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Littre's hernia in a child--an operative surprise (a case report)
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|April 1, 1989
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Littre
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Littre's hernia, a rare condition involving a Meckel's diverticulum, has an unknown incidence in pediatric populations.
- Diagnosis is typically incidental, occurring during surgical procedures or autopsies.
Observation:
- A case study of an eight-month-old infant with Littre's hernia is presented.
- The diverticulum exhibited nodularity and adhesions attributed to heterotopic mucoglandular tissue.
Findings:
- Histological findings in Littre's hernia are rarely reported.
- The presence of heterotopic mucosa within the diverticulum is suggested as a common association.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential role of heterotopic mucosa in the pathogenesis of Littre's hernia.
- Further histological studies are warranted to confirm the association and understand its implications in pediatric cases.
Abstract:
The incidence of Littre's hernia in children is unknown. The diagnosis is usually made at operation or autopsy. One case in an eight month old infant is described. Heterotropic mucoglandular tissue causing nodularity and adhesions was noted in the diverticulum. Though histological findings in Littre's hernia are not mentioned in previous reports, we believe that Littre's hernia could often be associated heterotropic mucosa.