Juvenile polyposis syndrome

A rare condition characterized by the presence of juvenile hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Macrocephaly

Occipitofrontal (head) circumference greater than 97th centile compared to appropriate, age matched, sex-matched normal standards. Alternatively, a apparently increased size of the cranium.


Total: 1

                       


(per page)
PMID (PMCID)
16295443
 MALE Infant
Juvenile polyposis with macrocephaly and mental retardation (? Ruvalcava-Myhre-Smith syndrome)--a case report.
Nandini NM, Singh TB, Kumar A.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2004;47(3):414-6.
The rarity and importance of the diagnosis of juvenile polyposis syndrome associated with macrocephaly and mental retardation (?Ruvalcava-Myhre-Smith syndrome) prompted the documentation of this case.