Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a rare, hereditary disease characterized by the appearance of polyps in the digestive tract and dark spots on the lips, mouth, and other areas of the skin.
Common symptoms: pigmented spots around the mouth, recurring abdominal pain, digestive bleeding, or anemia resulting from the intestinal polyps.
Why does it require follow-up? People with this syndrome need lifelong monitoring, since they have a greater predisposition to develop polyps and other digestive problems.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist, the pediatric gastroenterologist, the general surgeon, and the proctologist take part in its evaluation and management. When there is a family history or the spots and digestive discomfort mentioned appear, seeing these professionals allows for appropriate follow-up of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Data on 6 doctors who treat peutz-jeghers syndrome
Specialties that treat peutz-jeghers syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in peutz-jeghers syndrome
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Estenio López López
Dr. Campos Vicente Beltran
Dr. Ramos Xavier Velasco
Dr. Othon Mario Vazquez Andrade
Dr. Marco Antonio Uco Rosado
Dr. Roberto Guerrero Crotte
Dr. Jose Luis Guerrero Martinez
Dra. María Azucena Reyes García
Dr. Miguel Benbassat Palacci
Dr. Marco Antonio Gónzalez Acosta
Dr. Miguel Ueda Noda
Frequently asked questions
What is peutz-jeghers syndrome?
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a rare, hereditary disease characterized by the appearance of polyps in the digestive tract and dark spots on the lips, mouth, and other areas of the skin.
Which doctor treats peutz-jeghers syndrome?
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, gastroenterologist, proctologist, pediatric gastroenterologist.