Abstract
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a rare, autosomal dominant inherited trait characterized by the presence of gastrointestinal hamartomatous polyps and mucocutaneous pigmentation. Intussusception, intestinal obstruction and bleeding frequently occur in patients with this syndrome and may lead to multiple laparotomies. In addition, these patients are at risk of gastrointestinal and extraintestinal malignancies. Accurate preoperative diagnosis, intraoperative endoscopic polypectomy and careful postoperative surveillance will reduce the number of laparotomies, complications and benefit these patients. We herein report a case of jejunojejunal intussusception induced by a Peutz-Jeghers polyp. The management and literature are reviewed.
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