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Endoscopic diagnosis of duodenal stenosis in a 5-month-old male infant.

Authors :
Nicholson MR
Acra SA
Chung DH
Rosen MJ
Source :
Clinical endoscopy [Clin Endosc] 2014 Nov; Vol. 47 (6), pp. 568-70. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Nov 30.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Duodenal stenosis and duodenal atresia are well-known gastrointestinal anomalies in patients with Down syndrome. Although duodenal atresia presents early and classically with vomiting in the immediate neonatal period, the presentation of duodenal stenosis can be significantly more subtle and the diagnosis delayed. Here, we describe the case of a 5-month-old male infant with Down syndrome and delayed presentation of high-grade duodenal stenosis diagnosed endoscopically. Pediatric gastroenterologists should include duodenal stenosis in the differential diagnosis of older infants and children with vomiting and should be familiar with the endoscopic appearance of this lesion.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2234-2400
Volume :
47
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical endoscopy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25505725
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2014.47.6.568