Peroperative enteroscopy and polypectomy in Peutz-Jegher syndrome.
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We report a 32-year-old who lady when presented with anemia and was detected to have Peutz-Jegher syndrome. She had malignancies of the colon and ovary over a 2-year follow up and was successfully managed. On screening the family two more members were confirmed to have Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and have been put on surveillance.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
دوره 25 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006