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Inflammatory fibroid polyp of small intestine in a child
Charul Dabral1, Nidhi Singh, P A Singh
1Department of Pathology, M L N Medical College, Allahabad (UP).
Insights
Inflammatory fibroid polyps are rare gastrointestinal tumors typically seen in adults. This case highlights a rare occurrence in a child, successfully treated with surgical resection.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFPs) are uncommon submucosal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.
- These lesions typically present as solitary masses and are predominantly diagnosed in adult populations.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old male presented with symptoms indicative of intestinal obstruction.
- Diagnostic evaluation revealed an inflammatory fibroid polyp as the underlying cause.
Findings:
- The inflammatory fibroid polyp was identified as the cause of intestinal obstruction in this pediatric patient.
- Surgical excision of the affected ileal segment was performed.
Implications:
- This case expands the known age range for inflammatory fibroid polyps, demonstrating their occurrence in pediatric patients.
- Successful surgical management highlights the efficacy of resection for treating IFP-induced intestinal obstruction in children.
Abstract:
Inflammatory fibroid polyps are rare lesions that are usually solitary and affect adults. We report an inflammatory fibroid polyp in a 7-year-old boy who presented with intestinal obstruction. He recovered after excision of the affected segment of ileum.