Lip Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 5/31/2024
This 8-year-old patient is brought in by his father for the lesions pictured on the lips. The father tells you that the patient is healthy aside from an episode of intestinal intussuusception several months ago. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. LEOPARD syndrome
B. Carney complex
C. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
D. Ba …
This 8-year-old patient is brought in by his father for the lesions pictured on the lips. The father tells you that the patient is healthy aside from an episode of intestinal intussuusception several months ago. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. LEOPARD syndrome
B. Carney complex
C. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
D. Ba … 
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What is the genetic defect of this syndrome?
A. ABCA12 gene
B. Transglutaminase 1 (TGM1)
C. GJB2 (connexin 26) gene
D. Steroid sulfatase (STS) gene
E. Profilaggrin gene
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. … 
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