Abdominal tuberculosis in a child presenting with radiological evidence of pneumatosis intestinalis and portal venous gas
Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, cilt.28, sa.6, ss.628-632, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 28 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Doi Numarası: 10.3329/jhpn.v28i6.6612
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.628-632
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Abdominal, Case studies, Child, Pneumatosis intestinalis, Tuberculosis, Turkey
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
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. © INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR DIARRHOEAL DISEASE RESEARCH, BANGLADESH.