A Case of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome with Intussusception / 대한소화기내시경학회지

ABSTRACT

Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder defined by hamartomatous polyps of gastrointestinal tracts and the occurrence of melanin spots on the mucocutaneous surface. This syndrome has important complications such as malignant transformation, gastrointestinal bleeding, and intussusception. About 50% of patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome involved Intussusception. A case of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome with intussusception was recently experienced and herein reported.