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Local peritonitis as the first manifestation of Crohn's disease in a child

Katerina Kambouri1, Stefanos Gardikis1, Maria Agelidou1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandroupolis University Hospital, Democritus University of Thrace School of Medicine, Alexandroupolis, Greece.

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
|April 18, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Crohn's disease, a gastrointestinal condition, can manifest unusually. This case highlights local peritonitis as an initial symptom in an 11-year-old girl, detailing the treatment approach.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Background:

  • Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
  • CD can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Nonspecific presentations of CD can delay diagnosis.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old girl presented with local peritonitis.
  • This was the initial clinical manifestation of Crohn's disease.
  • The peritonitis was localized and not widespread.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates an atypical initial presentation of Crohn's disease.
  • Diagnosis of CD was established following the peritonitis.
  • Specific treatment methods were employed for this case.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering CD in pediatric patients with unexplained peritonitis.
  • Underscores the diagnostic challenge posed by nonspecific CD presentations.
  • Informs treatment strategies for rare initial manifestations of pediatric Crohn's disease.

Keywords:
ChildrenCrohn's diseaseintestinal perforationlocal peritonitis

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