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[The Peutz-Jeghers syndrome]
P Gutowski1, J Kładny, J Graczewski
1III Kliniki Chirurgii Ogólnej PAM w Szczecinie.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|June 15, 1990
Insights
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, was diagnosed in a 28-year-old female. Surgical intervention was required to address intussusception of the small intestine, caused by a polyp.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Genetics
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and mucocutaneous pigmentation.
- It significantly increases the risk of various cancers, including gastrointestinal and breast malignancies.
Observation:
- A 28-year-old female presented with symptoms necessitating surgical evaluation.
- The patient was diagnosed with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Findings:
- Intussusception of the small intestine was identified as a complication.
- The intussusception was directly caused by a polyp, a characteristic finding in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and management of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome to prevent complications like intussusception.
- Surgical intervention is crucial for treating acute complications and may be part of a broader management strategy for cancer surveillance.
Abstract:
A case is described of the Peutz-Jeghers syndrome in a 28-year-old female patient. The patient was treated surgically for intussusception of small intestine caused by polyp.