Research Notes on Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome -- also known as PJS or hereditary intestinal polyposis syndrome -- is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of polyps in the gastrointestinal tract, particularly the stomach and intestines. Individuals with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome have a high risk of developing cancer during their lifetimes, particularly in the colon, pancreas, stomach, cervix, ovaries, and breasts. Children with PJS often develop dark spots on their skin that fade as they get older.
Top Resources on Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
- Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: PJS
- American Society of Clinical Oncology: Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
- eMedicine: Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
- Genetics Home Reference: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
- Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man: Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome; PJS
- Mount Sinai Hospital: Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS)
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
- Gene Reviews: Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
- DermIS: Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
- Wikipedia: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
- Clinical Cancer Research: Frequency and Spectrum of Cancers in the Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (May 15, 2006)
- New England Journal of Medicine: Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome (Aug. 23, 2007)
- PubMed: Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome Articles
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