Gastroduodenal intussusception due to Peutz-Jeghers syndrome in infancy

Pediatr Surg Int. 2002 Mar;18(2-3):178-80. doi: 10.1007/s003830100693.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Duodenal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Duodenal Obstruction / surgery
  • Female
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / etiology*
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intussusception / etiology*
  • Intussusception / surgery
  • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome / complications*