Peutz-Jeghers syndrome ultrasound
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2]
Overview
Abdominal ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Findings on abdominal ultrasound suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include multiple polyps and small bowel distention. Abdominal ultrasound is also used to exclude pregnancy in young females with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome presenting with abdominal pain.
Ultrasound Findings in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
- Abdominal ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
- Findings on abdominal ultrasound suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include multiple polyps and small bowel distention.
- Abdominal ultrasound is also used to exclude pregnancy in young females with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome presenting with abdominal pain.[1]
References
- ↑ Walecki JK, Hales ED, Chung EB, Laster HD (1984). “Ultrasound contribution to diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome”. Pediatr Radiol. 14 (1): 62–4. PMID 6694866.
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