Melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-005229
Benign pigmented patches that are commonly found on the lips. They may also be found inside the mouth, on the fingers, or on the genitalia. Melanocytic macules are a characteristic feature of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, which is a hereditary syndrome associated with several types of cancer.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-005229 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms |
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