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• Features<br />

1) Hamartomatous polyps in GI tract (mainly small bowel).<br />

2) Intestinal obstruction e.g. intussusception.<br />

3) Gastrointestinal bleeding.<br />

4) Pigmented freckles on lips, oral mucosa, face, palms and soles.<br />

• Management<br />

Conservative unless complications develop.<br />

Pigmented freckles of lips & face<br />

Pigmented freckles in palm of the hand<br />

• Complications : > 10 folds ↑ risk of intestinal malignancy , 50% death at age of 60<br />

years<br />

40

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