Abstract
Peutz-Jeghers type polyps of the stomach are rare and almost always associated with intestinal polyposis and mucocutaneous pigmentation; a condition known as Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. The case presented in this report refers to a woman found to have a large solitary Peutz-Jeghers type polyp of the stomach, with a maximal diameter of 7 cm. Extended investigation did not reveal intestinal polyposis or any other sign of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Because of the size of the polyp, a partial gastrectomy was performed. To the best of our knowledge, there are only three other reports in the literature of a solitary Peutz-Jeghers type gastric polyp occurring in the absence of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. This patient is scheduled to undergo a follow-up examination every 2 years to detect any sign of the development of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome or malignancies commonly associated with it.
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Received: February 29, 2000 / Accepted: November 20, 2000
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Sakadamis, A., Ballas, K., Fardellas, J. et al. A Solitary Gastric Peutz-Jeghers Type Polyp: Report of a Case. Surg Today 31, 517–520 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950170113
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950170113