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[Peptic ulcer in children]
M L Serrano1, F Sánchez, M González-Ripoll
1Departamento de Pediatría, Hospital Regional Reina Sofía, Córdoba.
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|November 1, 1987
Insights
Pediatric peptic ulcers, including gastric and duodenal types, are increasingly diagnosed via endoscopy. Elevated serum gastrin levels and coexisting gastritis were noted in affected children.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Endoscopy
- Clinical Diagnostics
Context:
- Evaluation of gastric and duodenal ulcers in pediatric patients.
- Assessment of endoscopic findings and their correlation with serum gastrin levels.
- Histological examination for coexisting gastric conditions.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the incidence and diagnostic findings of peptic ulcers in children.
- To investigate serum gastrin levels in pediatric ulcer patients.
- To determine the prevalence of gastritis and gastroduodenitis in this cohort.
Summary:
- Endoscopic examination revealed an increased incidence of peptic ulcers in pediatric patients.
- Elevated fasting and postprandial serum gastrin levels were observed.
- Histological analysis indicated that gastritis and gastroduodenitis can occur concurrently, with other endoscopic findings present in 42% of cases.
Impact:
- Highlights the rising trend of peptic ulcer disease in children.
- Underscores the utility of endoscopy in pediatric gastrointestinal diagnostics.
- Suggests a need for further investigation into the causes and management of pediatric peptic ulcers.
Abstract:
Gastric and duodenal ulcers diagnosed by endoscopic examination are evaluated. Fasting and after lunch test serum gastrin levels were elevated. Other endoscopic findings were found in 42% of patients. Last histological examination revealed that gastritis and gastroduodenitis may coexist. With endoscopic examination incidence of peptic ulcus has increased in the pediatric age.