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Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome

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Genetics of Colorectal Cancer

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  1. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota

    Douglas L. Riegert-Johnson & Lisa A. Boardman

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Riegert-Johnson, D.L., Boardman, L.A. (2009). Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome. In: Potter, J.D., Lindor, N.M. (eds) Genetics of Colorectal Cancer. Cancer Genetics. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09568-4_11

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