Publication: A Case of Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome in a 13-year-old: A Case Report
Date
2023
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
JNMA Print ISSN: 0028-2715; Online ISSN: 1815-672X
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 274 - 276
Publisher
Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
Abstract
Juvenile polyposis syndrome is an autosomal dominant syndrome characterised by hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and has a high risk for colon carcinoma. This case explores the presentation of multiple polyps throughout the gastrointestinal tract, located in the stomach, proximal duodenum, colon, rectum and up to the anal canal. The locations and number of these polyps themselves were not typical and the histopathological studies suggested the condition to be an inflammatory fibroid polyp, which is a rare, benign and solitary neoplasm. Prompt and accurate diagnostic modality remains the keystone in the identification and management of such condition which was a limitation in this case as the patient was lost to follow up before a definitive diagnosis was made.
Description
Abashesh Bhandari
Department of Internal Medicine, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal
Bhupendra Kumar Basnet
Department of Gastroenterology, Helping Hands Community Hospital, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal
Ashlesha Chaudhary
Nepal Medical College, and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal
Aashutosh Chaudhary
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Keywords
Case reports, Children, Juvenile polyposis syndrome
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8073