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[Dysphagia in children].

E Ten Velde¹, B C Gonera-de Jong

¹Medisch Spectrum Twente., afd. Kindergeneeskunde, Enschede.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde

|October 21, 2016

Summary

Pediatric dysphagia can stem from various causes, including esophageal achalasia and eosinophilic esophagitis. Promptly diagnosing and treating underlying somatic disorders is crucial for effective management in children.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Clinical Case Reports

Background:

Dysphagia in children presents a diagnostic challenge, often requiring differentiation between functional, anatomical, and psychogenic causes.
Esophageal impaction of solid food is a significant symptom warranting thorough investigation.

Observation:

Case 1: A 16-year-old boy with long-standing dysphagia, initially suspected to be psychogenic, was diagnosed with esophageal achalasia.
Case 2: A 15-year-old girl presented with distal esophageal food impaction and was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis.

Findings:

Esophageal achalasia required repeated balloon dilatation for symptom management in the first case.
Eosinophilic esophagitis in the second case responded well to acid suppression and budesonide treatment, achieving remission.

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Implications:

Highlights the diverse etiology of pediatric dysphagia, emphasizing the need to exclude organic conditions before considering psychogenic factors.
Underscores the importance of recognizing 'red flag' symptoms like weight loss in pediatric dysphagia evaluations.