Primary Pneumococcal Peritonitis in a Healthy Child / 대한소아소화기영양학회지
Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
; : 83-87, 2002.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
Primary peritonitis usually refers to a bacterial infection of the peritoneal cavity without a demonstrable intra-abdominal source. Most cases occur in children with ascites resulting from nephrotic syndrome or cirrhosis. Rarely, it may occur in previously healthy children less than 7 years of age, usually a girl. Distinguishing primary peritonitis from appendicitis may be impossible in patients without a history of nephrotic syndrome or cirrhosis. Accordingly, the diagnosis of primary peritonitis is made only at laparotomy. We report one case of primary pneumococcal peritonitis in a 27-month-old female who underwent explorative laparotomy to discover the cause of suspicious intestinal perforation and mechanical ileus. Later, pneumococci were cultured in blood and gram-positive diplococci were isolated from the pus of peritoneal cavity.
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Main subject:
Appendicitis
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Peritoneal Cavity
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Peritonitis
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Ascites
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Suppuration
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Bacterial Infections
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Fibrosis
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Ileus
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Diagnosis
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Intestinal Perforation
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Year:
2002
Type:
Article