Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Hereditary intestinal polyposis
Facts
:
Autosomal dominant disease characterized by
benign hamartomatous
polyps
History / PE
:
1) Family history
2) Hamartomatous
polyps
3) Mucocutaneous lesions (
hyperpigmentation
in mouth, on lips, hands, and feet)
Diagnosis
:
Colonoscopy
See Also
:
Polyps
Differential Diagnosis
:
Addison's disease
McCune-Albright syndrome
August 4th 2010
Categories
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
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