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A 30-year-old male is diagnosed with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. What findings is consistent with the diagnosis?

A
Adenomas
B
Hamartomas
C
Adenomatous polyps
D
Villoglandular polyps
High-Yield Explanation
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is rare but should be considered if pigmented spots are found on the lips, mouth, or hands. Hamartomas are not neoplasms; the name is derived from the Greek hamartos, which refers to the misfiring of a javelin. The tissues appropriate to the site misfire and are arranged in an irregular order.

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