Peutz-Jeghers syndrome other diagnostic studies
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2]
Overview
Other diagnostic studies for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy, which demonstrate multiple polyps in the colon and in the small intestine, respectively.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other diagnostic studies for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include:[1]
- Genetic testing (Gold standard):
- Genetic testing for STK11 (LKB1) gene
References
- ↑ Tomas, Catherine (2014). "Update on imaging of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome". World Journal of Gastroenterology. 20 (31): 10864. doi:10.3748/wjg.v20.i31.10864. ISSN 1007-9327.