Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, general aspects

Authors

  • Geovany A. Castillo-Riascos Ministerio de Salud Pública Ecuador. Coordinación Zonal 7 - Distrito 11D01. Centro de Salud San Lucas, Loja, Ecuador
  • Johanna K. Ojeda-Luzuriaga Ministerio de Salud Pública Ecuador. Coordinación Zonal 7 - Distrito 11D01. Centro de Salud Santiago, Loja, Ecuador

Keywords:

Genetic mutations, Hereditary, Mucocutaneous pigmentation, Peutz Jeghers syndrome

Abstract

Peutz Jeghers syndrome (SPJ) is a rare and hereditary syndromic pathology. It begins with mucocutaneous pigmentation associated with gastrointestinal hamartoma polyps, plus an elevated risk of cancer of the digestive tract. It is known that approximately 70% of the disease is hereditary and 30% is due to genetic mutations. Diagnosis lies in the medical history, physical examination and histological studies. According to the debut of the pathology, the specific treatment is established. The prognosis is reserved due to the high risk of malignancy. Being a rare pathology, and of scarce current literature in our local environment, it is necessary to carry out an updated review that addresses general aspects of the SPJ.

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2019-06-30

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Castillo-Riascos, G. A. ., & Ojeda-Luzuriaga, J. K. . (2019). Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, general aspects. CEDAMAZ, 9(1), 49–52. Retrieved from https://revistas.unl.edu.ec/index.php/cedamaz/article/view/703

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2019): CEDAMAZ

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