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*[[Laparotomy]] and desvagination of intestinal loops may be needed in case of [[intussusception]]<ref>{{Cite web | title = Peutz-Jeghers syndrome | url = https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/112842/Peutz-Jeghers-syndrome/Tx-Details }}</ref> | *[[Laparotomy]] and desvagination of intestinal loops may be needed in case of [[intussusception]]<ref>{{Cite web | title = Peutz-Jeghers syndrome | url = https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/112842/Peutz-Jeghers-syndrome/Tx-Details }}</ref> | ||
*Laser cosmetic therapy may be considered for mucocutaneous pigmentation | *Laser cosmetic therapy may be considered for mucocutaneous pigmentation | ||
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PJSIntussusception.jpg|Intussusception of the ileum (large arrow). | PJSIntussusception.jpg|Intussusception of the ileum (large arrow). | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2]
Overview
Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Surgical options include polypectomy, laparotomy in case of intussusception, and laser cosmetic therapy may be considered for mucocutaneous pigmentation.<
Surgery
- Polypectomy is performed if the patient presented with any of the following:[1][2]
- Copious rectal bleeding
- Intussusception
- Polyps greater than 1-1.5 cm in size
- Rapidly growing polyps
- Laparotomy and desvagination of intestinal loops may be needed in case of intussusception[3]
- Laser cosmetic therapy may be considered for mucocutaneous pigmentation
Gallery
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Intussusception of the ileum (large arrow).
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Pedunculated polyps in the small intestinum.
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Resected polyps of different sizes.
References
- ↑ Hofmann S, Barth TF, Kornmann M, Henne-Bruns D (2014). "Appendix carcinoid associated with the Peutz-Jeghers syndrome". Int J Surg Case Rep. 5 (12): 964–7. doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.06.024. PMC 4276270. PMID 25460448.
- ↑ "Peutz-Jeghers syndrome".
- ↑ "Peutz-Jeghers syndrome".