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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome — Definition
Peutz-Jeghers sendromu / Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a hereditary disease with autozomal dominant transition, characterized by the formation of cheartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and mukokutanous pigmentation. The disease is caused by mutations in the NGO11 gene and leads to the development of polyps in the digestive canal, especially in the fine intestine. It is also seen dark spots (tasks) on lips, mouth mucosa, nasal holes and fingertips. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is associated with increased cholesterol, pancreas, meme and other cancer risk and requires regular screening.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Peutz-Jeghers sendromu?
Peutz-Jeghers sendromu; peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a hereditary disease with autozomal dominant transition, characterized by the formation of cheartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and mukokutanous pigmentation. The disease is caused by mutations in the NGO11 gene and leads to the development of polyps in the digestive canal, especially in the fine intestine. It is also seen dark spots (tasks) on lips, mouth mucosa, nasal holes and fingertips. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is associated with increased cholesterol, pancreas, meme and other cancer risk and requires regular screening.
❓ What is Peutz-Jeghers syndrome in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "Peutz-Jeghers syndrome" is Peutz-Jeghers sendromu.
❓ Which medical field is Peutz-Jeghers sendromu related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.