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===Genetics=== | ===Genetics=== | ||
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is caused by a mutation in ''[[STK11]]'' (''LKB1'') tumor suppressor gene on [[Chromosome 19 (human)|chromosome 19]].<ref> | Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is caused by a mutation in ''[[STK11]]'' (''LKB1'') tumor suppressor gene on [[Chromosome 19 (human)|chromosome 19]].<ref>JBouquot, Jerry E.; Neville, Brad W.; Damm, Douglas D.; Allen, Carl P. (2008).Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Philadelphia: Saunders. p.16.11.ISBN1-4160-3435-8.</ref> It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means that anyone who has Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) has a 50% chance of passing it onto his/her offspring. | ||
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Overview
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is transmitted in autosomal dominant pattern.
Pathophysiology
Genetics
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is caused by a mutation in STK11 (LKB1) tumor suppressor gene on chromosome 19.[1] It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means that anyone who has Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) has a 50% chance of passing it onto his/her offspring.
References
- ↑ JBouquot, Jerry E.; Neville, Brad W.; Damm, Douglas D.; Allen, Carl P. (2008).Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Philadelphia: Saunders. p.16.11.ISBN1-4160-3435-8.