[The Peutz-Jeghers syndrome--a case review]
M Skrovina1, S Czudek, J Bartos
1Chirurgická oddelení, Onkocentrum J. G. Mendela a Nemocnice Nový Jicín. matej.skrovina@nspnj.cz
Introduction:
The authors present a case review of a localized Peutz-Jeghers syndrome of the caecum, emulating a carcinoma.
Methods:
The patient who presented with insignificant family history with a diagnosed stenosing tumor of his appendix and histological findings of highly suspected adenocarcinoma, was indicated for surgical revision and right-sided hemicolectomy.
Results:
The patient underwent laparoscopically assissted right-sided hemicolectomy and his postoperative course was adequate. The final histological finding diagnosed solitary hamartoma of the Peutz-Jeghers polyp.
Conclusion:
Differential diagnostic reasoning in patients with negative family history and unclear case history with findings of polypous tumorous lesions of the GIT, should also consider the Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. The syndrome is related to a high risk of malignancies in the elderly.
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