Peutz-Jeghers syndrome in a neonate

A 15-day-old girl was found to have generalized gastrointestinal polyposis resulting from Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Her manifestations included abdominal distention, hematemesis, bloody diarrhea, and edema. She died at 1 year of age of multiple complications of her disease. (J PEDIATR 1995;126:965-7)

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Published in:The Journal of pediatrics 1995-06, Vol.126 (6), p.965-967
Main Authors: Fernandez Seara, M.J., Martinez Soto, M.I., Fernandez Lorenzo, J.R., Trabazo, S., Gamborino, E., Forteza Vila, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Medical sciences
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome - pathology
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Tumors
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Summary:A 15-day-old girl was found to have generalized gastrointestinal polyposis resulting from Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Her manifestations included abdominal distention, hematemesis, bloody diarrhea, and edema. She died at 1 year of age of multiple complications of her disease. (J PEDIATR 1995;126:965-7)
ISSN:0022-3476
1097-6833
DOI:10.1016/S0022-3476(95)70224-5