peutz-jeghers syndrome

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What does peutz-jeghers syndrome mean?

An autosomal-dominant genetic disorder characterized by the development of benign hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and hyperpigmented macules on the lips and oral mucosa.

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