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[Follicular ileitis (Golden syndrome). Apropos of 2 cases]
1Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, CHU D 69 Heidelberg.
Chirurgie Pediatrique
|January 1, 1988
Insights
Papillary lymphoid hyperplasia is a rare condition. This study details two pediatric cases presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms, highlighting surgical findings and management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Papillary lymphoid hyperplasia (PLH) is an uncommon diagnosis.
- This condition is rarely documented in pediatric patients.
Observation:
- Two primary school-aged boys presented with rectal bleeding, abdominal colics, and vomiting.
- Intraoperative examination revealed characteristic papillary changes in the terminal ileum.
Findings:
- The study confirms PLH as a rare cause of gastrointestinal distress in children.
- Surgical findings included distinct papillary alterations in the terminal ileum.
Implications:
- This report contributes to understanding PLH in pediatric populations.
- It provides insights into intraoperative management and comparative literature for this rare condition.
Abstract:
We report on two cases with the seldom diagnosis of papillary lymphoid hyperplasia. In both cases the children were boys in the primary school age. The admission was performed due to rectal bleeding, abdominal colics and vomiting. Intraoperatively we found papillary changes in the terminal ileum. Suggestions to intra-operative management and literature comparison are given in this study.