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Peutz Jeghers Syndrome
Important
It is possible that the main title of the report Peutz Jeghers Syndromeis not the name you expected.
Synonyms
- PJS
- Polyposis, Hamartomatous Intestinal
- Polyps and Spots Syndrome
Disorder Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Peutz Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant genetic condition characterized by multiple benign polyps called hamartomas on the mucous lining in the gastrointestinal system. These polyps occur most often in the small intestine but also occur in the stomach and large intestine. Affected individuals also have dark skin discoloration, especially around the eyes, nostrils, mucous membranes of the mouth, perianal area and inside the mouth. Affected individuals have an increased risk for intestinal and other cancers.
Resources
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains
NY
10605
Tel: (914)428-7100
Fax: (914)997-4763
800: (888)663-4637
Askus@marchofdimes.com
http://www.marchofdimes.com
American Cancer Society, Inc.
1599 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta
GA
30329
USA
Tel: (404)320-3333
800: (800)227-2345
http://www.cancer.org
International Peutz-Jeghers Support Group
Center for Medical Genetics
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Blalock 1008
600 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore
MD
21287-4922NIH/National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda
MD
20892-3570
Tel: (301)654-3810
Fax: (301)907-8906
800: (800)891-5389
nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
http://www.niddk.nih.gov
OncoLink: The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource
3400 Spruce Street
2 Donner
Philadelphia
PA
19104-4283
USA
Tel: (215)349-5445
Fax: (215)349-5445
editors@oncolink.upenn.edu
http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu
Peutz Jeghers Syndrome Online Support Group
pj4steph@aol.com
http://www.acor.org/
Cancer.Net
American Society of Clinical Oncology
2318 Mill Road
Suite 800
Alexandria
VA
22314
Tel: (571)483-1780
Fax: (571)366-9537
800: (888)651-3038
contactus@cancer.net
http://www.cancer.net/patient
For a Complete Report:
This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. ® (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be obtained for a small fee by visiting the NORD website. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational treatments (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, see http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html
The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians.
It is possible that the title of this topic is not the name you selected. Please check the Synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and Disorder Subdivision(s) covered by this report
This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder.
For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email orphan@rarediseases.org
Last Updated: 1/3/2007
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