Peutz‐jeghers syndrome and bilateral breast carcinoma

Henri Trau*, Miriam Schewach‐Millet, Benjamin K. Fisher, Haggai Tsur

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Abstract

Bilateral breast carcinoma developed in a young woman with Peutz‐Jeghers syndrome. A review of the literature reveals that it is not uncommon for Peutz‐Jeghers syndrome to be associated with malignant tumors. A genetic predisposition to cancer development may be part of the spectrum of this syndrome. Patients with Peutz‐Jeghers syndrome should be examined carefully for early detection of cancer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)788-792
Number of pages5
JournalCancer
Volume50
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Aug 1982
Externally publishedYes

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