Childhood Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: Diversity of Clinical Features and Complications, and Literature Review

This case report of a six-year-old child with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome illustrates the potential diversity of presenting gastrointestinal symptoms and signs including hematemesis, obstruction and recurrent intussusception. Endoscopy was useful in assessment, while endoscopic polypectomy and surgical r...

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Main Authors: Mark R Oliver, R Brent Scott, Robin C Eccles, Cynthia Trevenen, Jonathon B Meddings, Steven R Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1994-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1994/256185