Which of the following autosomal dominant disorder is characterized by formation of multiple gastrointestinal polyps along with pigmented lesions around the oral cavity
Correct Answer: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Description: The Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder that is characterized by the combination of hamaomatous polyps of the small intestine and pigmented lesions around the oral cavity. The most common site for the hamaomatous polyps is the jejunum. This syndrome is associated with a slight increased risk for the development of colon cancer. Ref:- Harsh mohan textbook of Pathology
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