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==Overview==
==Overview==
Abdominal CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Findings on CT scan suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include multiple [[polyps]], [[intussusception]], and [[bowel obstruction]].
Abdominal CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Findings on [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include multiple [[polyps]], [[intussusception]], and [[bowel obstruction]].


== Abdominal CT Findings in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome==
== Abdominal CT Findings in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome==
Findings on abdominal CT scan suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include:
Findings on abdominal [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include:
*Multiple polyps
*[[Polyps|Multiple polyps]]
*[[Intussusception]]
*[[Intussusception]]
*[[Bowel obstruction]]
*[[Bowel obstruction]]

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Overview

Abdominal CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Findings on CT scan suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include multiple polyps, intussusception, and bowel obstruction.

Abdominal CT Findings in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

Findings on abdominal CT scan suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include:

CT scan showing multiple small and large bowel polyps (arrows) as well as multiple renal angiomyolipomas in left kidney. Source: Radiopedia
Ct scan showing multiple polyps.Source: Craetive commons via Wikimedia Commons

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