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Case Study | Surgery | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 257 - 258 | India
A Rare Case of Peutz Jeghers Syndrome Presented with Recurrent Multiple Intussception
Abstract: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is an uncommon inherited condition marked by gastrointestinal polyps and characteristic mucocutaneous pigmentation, often linked to mutations in the STK11 gene. A case involving an eleven-year-old boy is presented, with a prolonged history of intermittent colicky abdominal pain and weight loss, previously managed conservatively for recurrent small bowel intussusception. On current admission, the patient showed persistent symptoms along with vomiting and visible pigmentation over the lips and buccal mucosa. Imaging revealed multiple sites of small bowel intussusception with signs of compromised blood supply. Surgical exploration identified jejunal and jejunoileal intussusceptions, both reduced manually, with a large polyp serving as the lead point. Resection and anastomosis were performed, and additional polyps detected during intraoperative assessment were excised. Histopathological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. The postoperative course remained stable, and further endoscopic evaluation was planned to assess additional gastrointestinal involvement.
Keywords: Peutz Jeghers syndrome, intussusception, gastrointestinal polyps, mucocutaneous pigmentation, pediatric bowel obstruction
How to Cite?: Dr. Shivam Maheshwarl, Dr. Arjun Pawar, "A Rare Case of Peutz Jeghers Syndrome Presented with Recurrent Multiple Intussception", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 257-258, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26504224856, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26504224856