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J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1975;18(1):87-91. Published online January 31, 1975.

A Case of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

Key Poong Lee¹, Hyung Suck Byun¹, Chong Man Yoon²

¹Department of Paediatrics, Chonnam University Medical School
²Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam University Medical School

Abstract

A case of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome in a 12 year and 9 month old boy was presented. Physical examination showed melanin pigmentation on the lips and multiple polyposis of gastrointestinal tract. The diagnosis was confirmed by characteristic pigmentation, radiologic evidence, gastroscopy, colonofiberscopy and intestinal biopsy. Brief review of related literatures were presented.

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