Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome - recent developments of non-invasive diagnostic procedures.

Authors
Koppelmann, S Lorcher, U Keller, KM Weitzel, D
Citation
S. Koppelmann et al., Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome - recent developments of non-invasive diagnostic procedures., KLIN PADIAT, 212(6), 2000, pp. 332-335
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
KLINISCHE PADIATRIE
ISSN journal
03008630 → ACNP
Volume
212
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
332 - 335
Database
ISI
SICI code
0300-8630(200011/12)212:6<332:PS-RDO>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
The ultrasonographic findings on Peutz-Jeghers syndrome are demonstrated on two cases. As a non-invasive method the digitalized computered sonography may give the opportunity to detect even small polypes. The sensitivity of t his method is comparable with the MRI and gives new perspectives in the fol low up of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.