Peutz-Jeghers syndrome other diagnostic studies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2]
Overview
Overview
Other diagnostic studies for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy, which demonstrate multiple polyps in the colon and in the small intestine, respectively.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other diagnostic studies for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include:[1]
- Genetic testing (Gold standard):
- Genetic testing for STK11 (LKB1) gene
References
References
- ↑ Tomas, Catherine (2014). “Update on imaging of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome”. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 20 (31): 10864. doi:10.3748/wjg.v20.i31.10864. ISSN 1007-9327.
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