Which of the following disorders places the patient at risk for the appearance or development of a malignancy?

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All the options listed are associated with an increased risk of developing malignancies. Primary Sjögren's syndrome is linked to a higher risk of lymphoma; proliferative verrucous leukoplakia is a high-risk oral precancerous condition; neurofibromatosis, particularly type 1, is associated with various types of tumors, including malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors; and MEN III, also known as Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2B, is associated with medullary thyroid carcinoma and pheochromocytoma, among other tumors.

Which of the Following Disorders Places the Patient at Risk