The utility of wireless capsule endoscopy, as compared with barium contrast study, in a case of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) is an inherited disease characterized by the presence of hamartomatous GI polyps and mucocutaneous melanin pigmentations. Patients with PJS represent a high-risk population for the development of various malignances, including small intestinal cancer. Because of the probability of presenting both intestinal obstruction and malignant complications, regular surveillance of the small bowel is warranted. An assertive approach to the diagnosis of the small bowel polyps may allow minimizing the need for emergency surgery and may prevent cancer in patients with PJS.