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A case of Ménétrier disease in a child

Kristy Williamson1, Hyunsoo K Park, Robert Schacht

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA. kristy.vandervoort@nyumc.org

Pediatric Emergency Care
|March 7, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Ménétrier disease, a rare protein-losing gastroenteropathy, causes hypoalbuminemia and edema in children. Emergency physicians should consider this condition when evaluating pediatric patients with these symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Ménétrier disease is a rare condition characterized by enlarged gastric folds.
  • It leads to protein loss through the gastrointestinal tract, causing hypoalbuminemia and edema.

Observation:

  • This case report details Ménétrier disease in a child presenting with peripheral edema.
  • The patient exhibited low albumin levels, a key indicator of protein loss.

Findings:

  • Ménétrier disease is frequently misdiagnosed in pediatric cases.
  • Prompt recognition is crucial for appropriate management and to prevent complications.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering Ménétrier disease in the pediatric differential diagnosis for edema and hypoalbuminemia.
  • Emphasizes the need for increased awareness among emergency department practitioners regarding this condition.

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