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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome CT

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Abdominal CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Findings on CT scan suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include multiple polyps, intussusception, and bowel obstruction.

Abdominal CT Findings in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

Abdominal CT Findings in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

Findings on abdominal CT scan suggestive of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include:_Radiology_Reference_Article_|_Radiopaedia.org-1|[1]

CT scan showing multiple small and large bowel polyps (arrows) as well as multiple renal angiomyolipomas in left kidney. Source: Radiopedia
Ct scan showing multiple polyps.Source: Craetive commons via Wikimedia Commons
References

References

  1. _Radiology_Reference_Article_|_Radiopaedia.org_1-0|↑ “Peutz-Jeghers syndrome | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org”.

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