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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome |
Intestinal polyposis-cutaneous pigmentation syndrome; Lentiginosis, Perioral; Periorificial lentiginosis syndrome; PJS; Polyposis, hamartomatous intestinal; Polyposis, Intestinal, II; Polyps-and-spots syndrome |
PJS. A genetic disorder in which polyps form in the intestine and dark spots appear on the mouth and fingers. Having PJS increases the risk of developing gastrointestinal and many other types of cancer.
... Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is an inherited disorder that greatly increases a person's risk of developing certain types of cancer.
People with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome often have small, dark-colored spots on the lips, around and inside the mouth, and near the eyes and nostrils. These spots appear during childhood and often fade as the person gets older. In addition, many people develop multiple noncancerous growths called polyps in the intestines and stomach. Polyps can cause medical problems such as bowel obstruction, bleeding, and pain.
People with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome have a very high risk of developing cancer during their lifetimes. Cancers of the breast, colon, pancreas, stomach, and ovary are among the most common. ...
Peutz-Jeghers is an autosomal dominant genetic disease. The three main crite ...
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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
... Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is an inherited disorder that greatly increases a person's risk of developing certain types of cancer. People with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome often have small, dark-colored spot...
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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome Articles
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
... Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is an inherited disorder that greatly increases a person's risk of developing certain types of cancer. People with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome often have small, dark-colored spot...
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- Genetics Home Reference: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (Genetics Home Reference)
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (Google Health)
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