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Electrophysiological Measurements and Analysis of Nociception in Human Infants
Published on: December 20, 2011
A crying baby: not simply infant colic
Roberta Onesimo1, Valentina Giorgio, Serena Monaco
1Department of Pediatrics, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. roberta_onesimo@yahoo.it
BMJ Case Reports
|August 24, 2012
Summary
Atypical infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) can mimic other conditions. This case highlights successful diagnosis and treatment of HPS despite initial misdiagnosis, emphasizing diagnostic tools for unusual presentations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Infant Surgery
Background:
- Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is a common cause of infantile vomiting.
- Atypical presentations of HPS can complicate diagnosis, potentially delaying appropriate treatment.
Observation:
- A 9-week-old infant presented with intermittent crying and poor feeding, initially suspected to be intussusception.
- The infant's symptoms were ultimately attributed to hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates a successful diagnosis and treatment of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in an infant with an atypical presentation.
- Diagnostic challenges associated with atypical HPS are highlighted.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering hypertrophic pyloric stenosis even with unusual symptoms.
- Discussion of diagnostic tools for atypical HPS can aid clinicians in similar challenging cases.
- Early and accurate diagnosis of HPS is crucial for optimal infant outcomes.
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