1 Jan 2004Case Report
Intussusception of the small bowel due to Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: a case report
M. Pitiakoudis 1K. Mimidis 2A. Tsaroucha 1G. Kartalis 2K. Simopoulos 1
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1 2 nd Department of Surgery, Medicine Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
2 1 st Department of Internal, Medicine Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
Ann. Ital. Chir., 2004, 75(1), 75-78;
Published: 1 Jan 2004
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Abstract
The Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by hamartomatous polyposis of the gastrointestinal tract, melanin pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes, and an increased risk for cancer. The incidence of surgical complications in these patients is relatively rare, and correlates with the size and location of the polyps. Herein we report the case of a 27-year-old woman presented with episodes of abdominal pain, abdominal distention and intermittent vomiting. Moreover, multiple pigmentation of the mouth was also noted. A preoperative diagnosis of a double jejunal intussusception and jejunal occlusion was based on the findings of small bowel enema and computed tomography. The diagnosis was confirmed at laparotomy.
Keywords
- Peutz-Jeghers symdrome
- jejunal intussusception