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Ischemic jejunal stricture developing after diabetic coma in a girl: a case report
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kagawa Medical School, Japan.
Summary
Diabetic microangiopathy can cause jejunal strictures in adolescents. This case highlights how uncontrolled diabetes may lead to intestinal ischemia and subsequent bowel narrowing.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder with potential microvascular complications.
- Intestinal complications in diabetes, though less common, can significantly impact patient health.
- Microangiopathy, a key feature of diabetes, affects small blood vessels throughout the body.
Observation:
- A 15-year-old female presented with ischemic stricture of the jejunum.
- Surgical exploration revealed two circular strictures in the proximal jejunum.
- Histological examination indicated ischemic enteritis with ulceration, fibrosis, and vascular changes.
Findings:
- The jejunal strictures were likely caused by microangiopathy secondary to diabetes mellitus.
- Histology confirmed ischemic enteritis, characterized by ulceration, granulation, inflammatory infiltration, fibrosis, and hemosiderin deposition.
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus contributes to increased blood viscosity, platelet aggregation, and dehydration, predisposing to vascular compromise.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for severe gastrointestinal complications in diabetic patients, even at a young age.
- Understanding the link between diabetes, microangiopathy, and intestinal ischemia is crucial for early diagnosis and management.
- Prompt management of diabetes is essential to prevent or mitigate vascular complications affecting the bowel.