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The importance of early diagnosis and surveillance in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: A case report

Authors :
Balosin Marina-Georgia
Source :
Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica, Vol 69, Iss 2, Pp 135-137 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Sciendo, 2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by hamartomatous intestinal polyps and mucocutaneous pigmentation. Most cases appear to be linked to the mutation of the STK11 gene. Patients are at a lifetime risk of gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal cancers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26687763
Volume :
69
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.6cef1606c5804f3fb18239b0840c5055
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2023-0017