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Follow-up and surgical management of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome in children.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Apr 2009
Vidal Isabelle, Podevin Guillaume, Piloquet Hugues, Le Rhun Marc, Frémond Benjamin, Aubert Didier, Leclair Marc-David, Héloury Yves
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant syndrome with an increased risk of polyposis complications and intestinal and extraintestinal tumours. METHODS: During the last 15 years, we reviewed a series of 11 children with PJS, with special attention to evolution and follow-up. Diagnosis was based on at least 1 hamartomatous polyp associated with 2 of the 3 following criteria: family record...
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