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Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome |
Rare autosomal dominant disorder with multiple gastrointestinal hamartomatous polyps and mucocutaneous hyperpigmentation that has am increased risk for developing several malignancies. |
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What causes Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome |
Loss of function mutation in LKB1/STK11 gene which encodes a tumor suppressor protein |
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Describe the polyps in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome |
Occur in the small intestine and are large pendunculated with a lobulated contour |
