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An atypical presentation of a pathogenic STK11 gene variant in siblings not fulfilling the clinical diagnostic criteria for Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.

Meera ShaunakLucy SideNadeem AfzalJustin Huw Davies
Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2021)
Prepubertal gynaecomastia and prepubertal macro-orchidism (testicular enlargement without virilisation), always warrant endocrinological investigation, with PJS being an important differential diagnosis. Children may not fulfil the clinical criteria for a diagnosis of PJS at presentation. Genetic testing and gastroenterological investigation of parents may aid diagnosis.
Keyphrases
  • case report
  • young adults
  • genome wide
  • copy number
  • gene expression
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  • growth hormone