Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome — Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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STK11 adnexal tumor mimicking a female adnexal tumor of probable Wolffian origin (FATWO) associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: A brief review.
Aziz Musheera et al. — Indian journal of pathology & microbiology (3 September 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42696614/
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[Hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes-significance of gynecological cancers].
Höhn Anne Kathrin et al. — Pathologie (Heidelberg, Germany) (1 September 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42410002/
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Fibroblast heterogeneity in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: identifying the polyp-driving subset
Nishina Takashi — The Journal of pathology (19 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42615863/
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Cold snare polypectomy for 5-9mm small-bowel polyps in patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome by double-balloon enteroscopy: a prospective clinical trial.
Zeng Shuyan et al. — The American journal of gastroenterology (3 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42544942/
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"A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing"-STK11 Adnexal Tumor, a Recently Described Rare, Aggressive Entity Misdiagnosed as Female Adnexal Tumor of Probable Wolffian Origin (FATWO).
Bakshi Neha et al. — International journal of surgical pathology (1 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41910454/
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Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is an inherited condition, usually caused by changes in the STK11 gene, in which non-cancerous polyps grow in the bowel and dark freckles appear around the mouth. Polyps can bleed or block the bowel, and the lifetime risk of several cancers is higher, so regular screening and polyp removal are standard care.
Most Recent Research
Lately, STK11 adnexal tumors have been described in patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS), showing overlap with other adnexal tumors, especially female adnexal tumor of probable Wolffian origin (FATWO). To date, there is no documentation of this tumor from the Indian subcontinent. A 25-year-old female with mucocutaneous pigmented macules presented with acute abdominal pain along with a family history of surgical resection for gastrointestinal polyps in her mother and sister. Imaging revealed a well-defined, cystic right adnexal mass, distinct from the ovary, measuring 4.1 cm. Her colonoscopic examination was unremarkable. She underwent paraovarian cystectomy. Histopathological examination revealed a tumor composed of epithelioid cells arranged in various growth patterns with mild nuclear atypia. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were positive for pan-keratin, calretinin, CD10, FOXL2, and androgen receptor, the latter in 50% of the tumor cell nuclei. Initially, a diagnosis of FATWO was considered. Targeted next-generation sequencing revealed a pathogenic STK11 exon 4 frameshift mutation (c. 574dup), which was subsequently confirmed as a germline alteration on peripheral blood testing by Sanger sequencing, thereby establishing the diagnosis of an STK11 tumor with PJS. The differential diagnoses of this tumor and the judicious application of immunohistochemical stains, along with genetic testing (including high-throughput molecular testing in a clinical context) for an exact diagnosis, are discussed herein. A literature review including the molecular results of this rare tumor is also presented.
Common Questions
What is Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome?
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is an inherited condition, usually caused by changes in the STK11 gene, in which non-cancerous polyps grow in the bowel and dark freckles appear around the mouth. Polyps can bleed or block the bowel, and the lifetime risk of several cancers is higher, so regular screening and polyp removal are standard care.
How many clinical trials are available for Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome?
RareWays currently indexes 10 clinical trials for Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, of which 4 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.
Where does the research data for Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome come from?
RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.
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