Pediatric wave-jacket syndrome

Wave-Jie syndrome, also known as cutaneous mucosal pigmented spots-gastrointestinal multiple polyps syndrome (Peutz-Jeghers syndrome). Refers to scattered polyps in the gastrointestinal tract, and multiple melanin moles around the mouth, hands and feet. The disease is rare, with an equal incidence in men and women, and about half of the cases have a family history.

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