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Primary gastroesophageal intussusception diagnosed with imaging
Abdo Abdulkadir1, Mekonnen Birhanu Belachew1, Solomon Tessema Yimamu1
1Department of Radiology, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Insights
A rare pediatric choking case was diagnosed as acute gastroesophageal intussusception solely via imaging. This child fully recovered with conservative management, highlighting a unique case of this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Rare Medical Conditions
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Acute gastroesophageal intussusception is a rare condition where the stomach telescopes into the esophagus.
- It can present with acute symptoms like choking and respiratory distress in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of primary gastroesophageal intussusception in a pediatric patient.
- To emphasize the role of imaging in diagnosing this rare condition.
- To highlight the success of conservative management.
Main Methods:
- A pediatric patient presented with sudden choking and respiratory distress.
- Diagnosis was established exclusively through medical imaging.
- Treatment involved conservative management strategies.
Main Results:
- The patient was diagnosed with primary gastroesophageal intussusception.
- Imaging was the sole diagnostic tool used.
- The patient experienced a complete recovery without surgical intervention.
Conclusions:
- Primary gastroesophageal intussusception is rare in children.
- Imaging can be sufficient for diagnosis.
- Conservative management can lead to favorable outcomes in select pediatric cases.
Abstract:
Acute gastroesophageal intussusception is a rare condition in which the stomach telescopes into the lower esophagus. We report a case of primary gastroesophageal intussusception in a pediatric patient who presented with a sudden onset of a choking episode followed by respiratory distress. The diagnosis was made solely through imaging, and the patient had a complete recovery with conservative management. This case represents one of the few reported instances of primary gastroesophageal intussusception in a child diagnosed exclusively through imaging and treated conservatively.
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