Question
A child presented with freckles all over the body as shown in the image below. Which of the following additional findings would most likely to be present?
A. Colonic polyps
B. Desmoid tumors
C. Epidermoid cysts
D. Osteomas of the jaw
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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This child presents with “freckles” all over his body, including the buccal mucosa, lips, palms, soles, and skin not exposed to sun
The widespread “freckles” (spots of melanin pigmentation) described in this case are associated with hamartomatous colonic polyps in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
