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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a rare, autosomal dominant inherited disorder, which is characterized by mucocutaneous pigmentations, gastrointestinal polyposis and an increased risk of cancer. It is caused by germline mutations in the LKB1 tumour suppressor gene, as a result of which hamartomatous polyps can develop already at an early age, which may cause various complications, including abdominal pain, anaemia, and acute intestinal obstruction. Patients have an increased risk of developing cancer, in the gastroinstestinal tract and in other organs. As a result of the risk of complications related to the hamartomatous polyps and the increased risk of cancer, the medical management mainly consists of surveillance. Upper and lower endoscopies are recommended for surveillance, the small bowel should be investigated with magnetic resonance imaging and regular inspection of the pancreas with imaging techniques is recommended. Women are advised to seek regular breast- and gynaecological screening from an early age. The pathogenesis of hamartomas and carcinomas is unclear. More insight into the molecular background might lead to targeted medicinal therapies for patients with this syndrome.
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PMID:[Peutz-Jeghers syndrome]. 2341 85

Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a rare, autosomal dominant inherited disorder, caused by germline mutations in the LKB1 tumour suppressor gene. It is clinically characterised by distinct perioral mucocutaneous pigmentations, gastrointestinal polyposis and an increased cancer risk in adult life. Hamartomatous polyps can develop already in the first decade of life and may cause various complications, including abdominal pain, bleeding, anaemia, and acute intestinal obstruction. Furthermore, patients have an increased risk for developing cancer, both in the gastrointestinal tract as in other organs. The medical management of PJS mainly consists of surveillance and treatment of the hamartomatous polyps. Upper and lower endoscopies are recommended for surveillance and removal of PJS polyps in the stomach and the small and large intestine. Furthermore, the high risk for pancreatic cancer justifies surveillance of the pancreatic region by MRI or endoscopic ultrasound. In addition, breast and gynaecological surveillance is recommended for female patients. Although the genetic defect underlying PJS is known, the pathogenesis of hamartomas and carcinomas is unclear. More insight into the molecular background of PJS might lead to targeted therapies for patients with this syndrome.
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PMID:Gastrointestinal diseases and their oro-dental manifestations: Part 4: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. 2818 53