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Increased vomiting induced by an antiemetic drug
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|March 1, 1984
Summary
A 5-month-old boy experienced progressive vomiting due to a gastric antral obstruction. The obstruction was caused by a mass composed of alginate, a common substance.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Pathology
Background:
- Gastric outlet obstruction is a rare condition in infants.
- Alginate is a common ingredient in food products and medications.
Observation:
- A 5-month-old boy presented with persistent, progressive vomiting.
- Physical examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
Findings:
- Endoscopic and radiological investigations identified a large mass obstructing the gastric antrum.
- Histopathological examination of the mass revealed it to be composed of alginate.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction in infants.
- Accidental ingestion of alginate-containing substances should be considered in the differential diagnosis of vomiting in infants.
- Further investigation into the properties and potential risks of ingested alginate in pediatric populations may be warranted.