Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

Patients should be advised that they will require routine periodic examinations for gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal cancer surveillance. Women with PJS should be asked to begin self-breast examinations at age 18 years. Patients may benefit from involvement in disease-specific patient advocacy groups. An online support group has been established for PJS. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: patient information Opens in new window