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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.

D O Whittle¹, M G Lee, B Hanchard

¹Department of Medicine and Pathology, The University of the West Indies, Kingston 7, Jamaica, West Indies. dwight.whittle02@uwimona.edu.jm

The West Indian Medical Journal

|January 10, 2012

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Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS), a rare genetic disorder, causes hamartomatous polyps in the colon. This case highlights PJS as a crucial consideration for young patients presenting with colonic polyps and rectal bleeding.

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Genetics and Gastroenterology
Rare disease research

Background:

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by colonic polyposis.
PJS increases the risk of gastrointestinal and extraintestinal malignancies.
The syndrome has a high penetrance, making family linkage important.

Observation:

A 32-year-old male presented with rectal bleeding and a history of colonic polyps.
Colonoscopy identified multiple large hamartomatous polyps in the descending colon, causing partial obstruction.
Histological examination confirmed the polyps as characteristic of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.

Findings:

This case represents the first reported instance of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome in the Caribbean.
The patient's presentation underscores the importance of considering PJS in young individuals with colonic polyps.
Hamartomatous polyps were identified as the cause of symptoms and obstruction.

Implications:

Early diagnosis and management of PJS are critical due to associated cancer risks.
This report expands the known geographical distribution of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.
Increased awareness of PJS is needed among clinicians, particularly in underrepresented regions.