Abdominal Tuberculosis in a Child Presenting with Radiological Evidence of Pneumatosis Intestinalis and Portal Venous Gas
JOURNAL OF HEALTH POPULATION AND NUTRITION, vol.28, no.6, pp.628-632, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 28 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2010
- Doi Number: 10.3329/jhpn.v28i6.6612
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF HEALTH POPULATION AND NUTRITION
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.628-632
- Keywords: Case studies, Child, Pneumatosis intestinalis, Tuberculosis, Abdominal, Turkey, CYSTOIDES INTESTINALIS, DIAGNOSIS
- Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes
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.