Small intestine carcinoma in the Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

Mater Med Pol. 1989 Jan-Mar;21(1):43-7.

Abstract

A woman with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is reported in whom malignant transformation was found in a polyp of the small intestine. The patient was operated on for occlusion of the small intestine. A tumour of the jejunum was disclosed and histological examination revealed, besides typical structure of a Peutz-Jeghers polyp, also severe carcinomatous dysplasia with beginning invasion of the submucosa. The modern strategy of management of Peutz-Jeghers polyps is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jejunal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Jejunal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome / pathology*
  • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome / surgery