Abdominal tuberculosis in a child presenting with radiological evidence of pneumatosis intestinalis and portal venous gas.
J Health Popul Nutr
; 28(6): 628-32, 2010 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-21261209
ABSTRACT
Pneumatosis intestinalis, in association with portal venous gas, is a rare finding in children and young adults. In radiological studies, it is characterized by gas-filled cysts within the bowel-wall. It is often a sign of the serious significant underlying illness and is associated with a poor prognosis. A case of pneumatosis intestinalis and portal venous gas associated with abdominal tuberculosis in a child is presented here. Despite responding well to anti-tubercular treatment, he died suddenly at home, two months after discharge. It is recommended that cases with pneumatosis intestinalis should be carefully observed, although symptoms appear to be improving.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pneumatose Cistoide Intestinal
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Veia Porta
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Tuberculose Gastrointestinal
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Dor Abdominal
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article