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What is the characteristic feature of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?
What is the characteristic feature of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?
- Freckle-like lesions on hands and oral mucosa (correct)
- Intestinal polyposis
- Breast cancer in women
- Pancreatic cancer
What distinguishes Peutz-Jeghers syndrome from Gardner syndrome?
What distinguishes Peutz-Jeghers syndrome from Gardner syndrome?
- Increased risk of pancreatic cancer
- Presence of freckle-like lesions
- Development of breast cancer in women
- Malignancy potential of intestinal polyps (correct)
Why do patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome require significant surveillance?
Why do patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome require significant surveillance?
- To monitor the development of breast cancer
- To monitor the development of pancreatic cancer
- To monitor the development of freckle-like lesions
- To monitor the development of cancer (correct)
What is the risk associated with the intestinal polyps in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?
What is the risk associated with the intestinal polyps in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?
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