non-cancerous

The diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome relies primarily on the presence of certain symptoms, including hamartomatous (benign, non-cancerous) intestinal polyps, altered pigmentation of the skin and mucus membranes, and/or a family history of PJS.

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS)

Patients are born and develop normally, but are at an increased risk to develop non-cancerous and cancerous growths.

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS)

During childhood, polyps are typically non-cancerous, but they can bleed and cause anemia (lowering the level of healthy red blood cells) andblock the intestines.

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS)

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Juvenile polyposis syndrome (JPS) is a hereditary condition identified by the presence of benign, non-cancerous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the colon.

Juvenile Polyposis