Two cases of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome presenting as bowel obstruction from intussusception.
- Author:
Gende G
;
Garo M
;
Poki O.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Female;
Humans;
Ileal Diseases/*complications;
*Ileocecal Valve;
Intussusception/*etiology;
Male;
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome/*complications
- From:
Papua New Guinea medical journal
2011;54(1-2):53-55
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Two unusual cases of small intestinal intussusception presenting as bowel obstruction are presented. They both had freckle-like pigmentation of the perioral area, palms and soles of the feet with intestinal polyps which acted as lead points in the intussusception. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome was diagnosed. This report highlights the high risk of cancer of the intestines and extra-intestinal sites associated with this interesting but rare condition.
