Two cases of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome presenting as bowel obstruction from intussusception
Gende, G.; Garo, M.; Poki, O.
Papua and new Guinea Medical Journal 54(1-2): 53-55
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0031-1480 PMID: 23763039 Document Number: 651214
Two unusual cases of small intestinal intussusception presenting as bowel obstruction are presented. They both had freckle-like pigmentation of the perioral area, palms and soles of the feet with intestinal polyps which acted as lead points in the intussusception. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome was diagnosed. This report highlights the high risk of cancer of the intestines and extra-intestinal sites associated with this interesting but rare condition.