Abdominal Tuberculosis in a Child Presenting with Radiological Evidence of Pneumatosis Intestinalis and Portal Venous Gas

ALP H., ORBAK Z., SEPETCIGIL O., Kantarci M., KARTAL I.

JOURNAL OF HEALTH POPULATION AND NUTRITION, cilt.28, sa.6, ss.628-632, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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: Case studies, Child, Pneumatosis intestinalis, Tuberculosis, Abdominal, Turkey, CYSTOIDES INTESTINALIS, DIAGNOSIS
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

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.