Peutz-Jeghers syndrome revealed by recurrent small bowel intussusceptions in children: A case report

Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threating syndrome. We report here the case of a young girl who presented recurrent small bowel intussusceptions. Laparotomy exploration showed many jejunal polyps leading to jejunojejunal intussusceptions. These were removed via mini enterotomies and pathological examination concluded to Peutz-Jeghers polyps.

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We report a case of a young girl with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome who had recurrent small bowel intussusceptions. Laparotomy exploration revealed multiple jejunal polyps leading to jejunojejunal intussusceptions, which were removed via mini enterotomies. Pathological examination confirmed Peutz-Jeghers polyps.