Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Feb 6, 2020; 8(3): 577-586
Published online Feb 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i3.577
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome with mesenteric fibromatosis: A case report and review of literature
Huai-Jie Cai, Han Wang, Nan Cao, Wei Wang, Xi-Xi Sun, Bin Huang
Huai-Jie Cai, Han Wang, Nan Cao, Wei Wang, Xi-Xi Sun, The Fourth Clinical Medicine College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, Zhejiang Province, China
Bin Huang, Department of Ultrasound, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou 310013, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Cai HJ participated in the design of the report, analyzed the data, and wrote the paper; Wang W and Sun XX collected the medical imaging materials; Wang H, Cao N, and Huang B designed the report and performed the preliminary revision of the manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Bin Huang, MB, Chief Physician, Department of Ultrasound, Zhejiang Hospital, No.1229 Gudun Road, Hangzhou 310013, Zhejiang Province, China. hb2k@163.com
Received: October 12, 2019
Peer-review started: October 12, 2019
First decision: December 23, 2019
Revised: January 7, 2020
Accepted: January 11, 2020
Article in press: January 11, 2020
Published online: February 6, 2020
Core Tip

Core tip: Peutz-Jeghers syndrome with mesenteric fibromatosis is extremely rare and has not been previously reported. Resection of the diseased bowel and mesenteric fibromatosis may be the best therapy. Regular review and timely intervention may improve patient prognosis. This paper analyzed the characteristics of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and mesenteric fibromatosis in detail, and summarized this case, with the aim of providing a reference for future clinical diagnosis and treatment.