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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The prevalence of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is estimated to be in the range of 0.8 to 2.8 in 100000 and it affects individuals between the ages of 10 to 30 years.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
The epidemiology and demographics are as follows:[1][2]
Prevalence
- The prevalence of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is estimated to be 0.8 to 2.8 in 100000.
Age
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome affects individuals between the ages of 10 to 30 years.
- Average age of diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is 23 years for males and 26 years for females.
Race
- There is no racial predilection to Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Gender
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome affects men and women equally.
- Average age of diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is 23 years for males and 26 years for females.
References
References
- ↑ Kopacova, Marcela; Tacheci, Ilja; Rejchrt, Stanislav; Bures, Jan (2009). “Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: Diagnostic and therapeuticapproach”. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 15 (43): 5397. doi:10.3748/wjg.15.5397. ISSN 1007-9327.
- ↑ Giardiello, F; Trimbath, J (2006). “Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome and Management Recommendations”. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 4 (4): 408–415. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2005.11.005. ISSN 1542-3565.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2]