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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
If left untreated, patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome may progress to develop, rectal bleeding, [[anemia]], and abdominal pain. Common complications of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include colon cancer, and cachexia. Prognosis is generally good if [[polypectomy]] was performed before any dysplastic degenerations take place. | |||
==Natural History== | ==Natural History== | ||
Without [[polypectomy]], patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome may develop symptoms of colon cancer, which will eventually lead to death. | |||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
Complications that can develop as a result of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome are: | |||
*[[Colon cancer]] | |||
*[[Cachexia]] | |||
*[[Anemia]] | |||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
Almost half of Peutz-Jeghers patients die from cancer by age 57 years, and the cumulative risk of developing a form of cancer associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome between ages 15-64 is 93%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1807.htm |title=eMedicine - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome : Article by Andrea Duchini, MD |accessdate=2007-07-21 |format= |work=}}</ref> | Almost half of Peutz-Jeghers patients die from cancer by age 57 years, and the cumulative risk of developing a form of cancer associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome between ages 15-64 is 93%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1807.htm |title=eMedicine - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome : Article by Andrea Duchini, MD |accessdate=2007-07-21 |format= |work=}}</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
If left untreated, patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome may progress to develop, rectal bleeding, anemia, and abdominal pain. Common complications of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include colon cancer, and cachexia. Prognosis is generally good if polypectomy was performed before any dysplastic degenerations take place.
Natural History
Without polypectomy, patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome may develop symptoms of colon cancer, which will eventually lead to death.
Complications
Complications that can develop as a result of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome are:
Prognosis
Almost half of Peutz-Jeghers patients die from cancer by age 57 years, and the cumulative risk of developing a form of cancer associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome between ages 15-64 is 93%.[1]
References
- ↑ "eMedicine - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome : Article by Andrea Duchini, MD". Retrieved 2007-07-21.