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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2]

Overview

Overview

There are no primary preventive measures available for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. However, if there is a positive family history, intrauterine genetic testing may help in early diagnosis.

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

  • There are no primary preventive measures available for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
  • However, if there is a positive family history, intrauterine genetic testing may help in early diagnosis.
References

References

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