A solitary Peutz-Jeghers type polyp in the jejunum of a 19 year-old male
2008
A Case of a Solitary Peutz-Jeghers Type Polyp in a Young Male
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): ter Borg Pieter, Westenend Pieter, Hesp Fried, van der Straaten Frans, van de Vrie Wim, Honkoop Pieter
Primary Institution: Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
Conclusion
The patient had a solitary jejunal Peutz-Jeghers type polyp that caused gastrointestinal bleeding, but did not meet the criteria for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with melena and anemia due to a large jejunal polyp.
- The polyp was surgically removed and showed characteristic histological features.
- Postoperative recovery was uneventful with no recurrence of symptoms.
Takeaway
A 19-year-old boy had a big polyp in his intestine that made him bleed, but he didn't have the usual signs of a related syndrome.
Methodology
The polyp was identified through imaging and surgically removed for pathological examination.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
19-year-old male, Caucasian.
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