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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a disorder in which growths called polyps form in the intestines. It is passed down through families (inherited). A person with PJS has a high risk of developing certain cancers. | |||
==What are the symptoms of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?== | ==What are the symptoms of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?== | ||
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Overview
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a disorder in which growths called polyps form in the intestines. It is passed down through families (inherited). A person with PJS has a high risk of developing certain cancers.
What are the symptoms of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?
What causes Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?
Who is at highest risk?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Diagnosis
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Peutz-Jeghers syndrome