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Gastric outlet obstruction in a neonate because of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

Christine BurgmeierFelix SchierGundula Staatz

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AdultMalePolyhydramniosSurgical resectioncongenital hereditary and neonatal diseases and abnormalitiesmedicine.medical_specialtyDay of lifePeutz-Jeghers SyndromeColonoscopyPeutz–Jeghers syndromePolypsPregnancyStomach NeoplasmsAbdominal explorationmedicineHumansskin and connective tissue diseasesmedicine.diagnostic_testGastric Outlet Obstructionbusiness.industryInfant NewbornGastric outlet obstructionGeneral Medicinemedicine.diseasedigestive system diseasesSurgeryPediatrics Perinatology and Child HealthFemaleSurgerybusiness

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Neonatal detection of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is unusual with only 2 cases previously reported in the literature. We describe a neonate presenting with gastric outlet obstruction owing to 2 large Peutz-Jeghers polyps. The child's father and grandmother were known to have Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. On the ninth day of life, the infant underwent colonoscopy, abdominal exploration, and complete surgical resection of 3 polyps. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged home at the age of 3 weeks on full oral feeds. This is the first case report of inherited Peutz-Jeghers syndrome causing gastric outlet obstruction in a neonate.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2012-01-18Journal of Pediatric Surgery
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.03.066