LD2D.0ICD-11 MMS 2026-01
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Description
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterised by intestinal hamartomatous polyps in association with a distinct pattern of skin and mucosal macular melanin deposition. Patients have an increased risk of developing intestinal cancer.
Index terms
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Exclusions from above levels
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Foundation entity
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/969253189
Part of: LD2D: Phakomatoses or hamartoneoplastic syndromes › 20: Developmental anomalies