1 MCQs in Pathology for NEET PG
A 16-year-old girl presents with recurrent colicky abdominal pain and episodes of intussusception. Physical examination reveals dark brown melanotic macules on the lips, buccal mucosa, and palms. Enteroscopy shows multiple large pedunculated hamartomatous polyps throughout the small bowel. Genetic testing identifies a pathogenic truncating mutation in the STK11 gene located at the locus marked **B** in the diagram. Which of the following best describes the molecular consequence of STK11 loss in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome?
Ready to test yourself?
Test your Pathology knowledge with AI-powered MCQs and detailed explanations — no signup required to try.
Sign up free and practice all 1 Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome STK11 19p Autosomal Dominant MCQs with AI-powered explanations tailored to your performance.
Create Free Account