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Case Report: Perianal infection in children caused by ingested jujube pits: a report of two cases
Guoping Jiang1,2, Lixu Wu1, Weiwei Ruan1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, Ningbo, China.
Insights
Ingesting jujube pits can cause rare perianal infections in children. Prompt diagnosis and surgical removal of the pits are crucial for successful treatment and preventing complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Perianal infections in children are uncommon, with foreign body ingestion being a rare etiology.
- Jujube pits, a common fruit seed, can be inadvertently ingested and lead to significant medical issues.
Observation:
- Two pediatric cases of perianal infection presented with swelling and pain, with caregivers denying jujube consumption.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was instrumental in identifying the presence of ingested jujube pits.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention successfully removed the jujube pits in both patients.
- Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with no recurrence or anal fistula formation observed during follow-up.
Implications:
- This case report highlights the importance of considering ingested foreign bodies, such as jujube pits, in the differential diagnosis of pediatric perianal infections.
- Early recognition and surgical management are vital to prevent severe complications and ensure favorable outcomes.
Background:
The ingestion of jujube pits by children is a rare cause of perianal infection.This article aimed to report two cases of perianal infection in children resulting from the ingestion of jujube pits.
Methods:
We reviewed the clinical records of perianal infection caused by jujube pits at our hospital. Details of the patients' presentation, imaging studies, complications and treatment were recorded.
Results:
Both pediatric patients presented with perianal swelling and pain. The caregivers of both patients denied a history of jujube consumption. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicated the presence of jujube pits, which were subsequently removed during surgery. Postoperatively, both patients recovered well, and follow-up showed no recurrence or the formation of anal fistulas.
Conclusion:
The ingestion of jujube pits leading to perianal infection is rare and inconspicuous. Early diagnosis and treatment are beneficial in preventing the occurrence of serious complications.
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