Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

Orpha code: 2869OMIM code: 175200

Definition

A genetic intestinal polyposis syndrome characterized by development of characteristic hamartomatous polyps throughout the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and by mucocutaneous pigmentation. This disorder carries a considerably increased risk of GI and extra-GI malignancies.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Hamartomatous intestinal polyposis
PJS
Polipowatość hamartomatyczna jelit
Zespół polipy i plamki
PJS
ORPHA code
2869
OMIM code
175200
ICD10 code
Q85.8
ICD11 code
LD2D.0

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