Small bowel intussusception. Three large polyps found in the jejunum and ileum at laparascopy.
Case Discussion
Diagnostic features of Peutz-Jeghers polyp include the “arborizing” architecture with prominent smooth muscle comprising the “branches.” The presence of three P-J polyps suggests that this patient is highly likely to have Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and is at increased risk for malignancy. Dysplasia and carcinoma occur in 15-30% of patients and may arise anywhere in the GI tract, not necessarily confined to large P-J polyps.
Image Contributors
Conner, J., Nanji, S., Chang, M.
Cite
Conner, J., Nanji, S., Chang, M. Small Intestine, Peutz-Jeghers polyp. Digital Laboratory Medicine Library, Dept of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, University of Toronto. Published
. Accessed December 17, 2025. https://dev.dlml.cflabs.ca/image/small-intestine-peutz-jeghers-polyp-lmp21610
