Gastroduodenal intussusception due to Peutz-Jeghers syndrome in infancy.
A case of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) presenting in infancy with gastric-outlet obstruction is described. PJS may become symptomatic at any age and should be suspected when there are obstructive symptoms or gastrointestinal blood loss in a baby with a positive family history. Contrast studies and endoscopy are useful in diagnosis and surveillance. Treatment requires a combination of endoscopy and laparotomy/laparoscopy. Because of the reported cancer risk, we recommend surveillance from the age of diagnosis.
Boseto
Fred
F
Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, High Street, Randwick 2031, Australia.
Shi
Edward
E
Mitchell
John
J
Preddy
John
J
Adams
Susan
S
D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D017219:Gastric Outlet Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007443:Intussusception / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D010580:Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome / Q000150:complications*