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[Intramural hematoma of the duodenum and chronic pancreatitis after jejunal biopsy]
Archives Francaises De Pediatrie
|February 1, 1984
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A duodenal hematoma in a child, following a small bowel biopsy, may lead to chronic calcified pancreatitis years later. This case highlights a potential long-term complication of gastrointestinal procedures.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Medical Complications
Background:
- Small bowel biopsy is a common diagnostic procedure in pediatric patients.
- Duodenal hematoma is a rare but serious complication that can occur post-biopsy.
- Long-term sequelae of duodenal hematoma are not well-documented in pediatric literature.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old boy developed a duodenal hematoma shortly after a small bowel biopsy.
- Two years post-procedure, the patient experienced recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea.
- Diagnostic workup revealed chronic calcified pancreatitis.
Findings:
- The chronic calcified pancreatitis is hypothesized to be a direct consequence of the initial duodenal hematoma.
- The hematoma likely caused ischemic injury or inflammation leading to pancreatic damage.
- This case suggests a potential pathophysiological link between duodenal trauma and subsequent pancreatic pathology.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider the possibility of long-term gastrointestinal complications, including pancreatitis, after small bowel biopsy.
- Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms and incidence of pancreatitis following duodenal hematoma.
- This finding may influence post-procedural monitoring protocols for pediatric patients undergoing gastrointestinal biopsies.
Abstract:
A 12 year-old boy presented with duodenal hematoma in the hours following small bowel biopsy. Two years later, he presented with abdominal pain and diarrhea. Investigations allowed to find a chronic calcified pancreatitis, which is suggested to be the consequence of the previous duodenal hematoma.