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Diffuse neonatal gastric infarction.

J F Johnson1, K K Woisard, G L Cooper

  • 1Department of Radiology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1988
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Fungal colonization of the gastric mucosa can lead to diffuse neonatal gastric infarction, a serious condition. Radiographs may mimic obstruction, but signs of a devitalized stomach in infants suggest this diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal pathology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Mycology

Background:

  • Diffuse neonatal gastric infarction is a severe complication arising from fungal invasion of the gastric wall and vasculature.
  • Fungal colonization of the gastric mucosa can initiate a cascade leading to gastric wall and vessel compromise.

Observation:

  • Radiographic findings in neonatal gastric infarction can be misleading.
  • Plain films and contrast studies may falsely indicate mechanical gastric outlet obstruction.
  • Extensive transmural necrosis may not present with obvious mucosal abnormalities on imaging.

Findings:

  • The diagnosis of gastric infarction should be considered when imaging suggests gastric outlet obstruction in neonates.
  • Ancillary evidence of a devitalized gastric organ is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

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  • Fungal invasion is the underlying cause of the observed gastric wall and vascular damage.

    • Implications:

    • Early recognition of gastric infarction is vital for timely intervention and improved outcomes in neonates.
    • Radiologists and clinicians should be aware of the potential for imaging to mimic mechanical obstruction.
    • Understanding the role of fungal colonization can guide diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for neonatal gastric emergencies.