scholarly journals Abdominal epilepsy, an uncommon cause of chronic and recurrent abdominal pain: a case report

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 1117-1119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonaventura C. T. Mpondo ◽  
Godfrey Mwasada ◽  
Azan A. Nyundo
Author(s):  
Rashid Hameed ◽  
Noshine Irrum ◽  
Subodhini P. Arachchige ◽  
Edwin Tan ◽  
Jacinta Tobin

In genetically susceptible individuals, gluten ingestion triggers and immune infiltration and bowel damage in the classical pattern of coeliac disease, with variable symptoms. Intussusception is a condition where one segment of intestine ‘telescopes’ inside of another portion of intestine, which may cause symptoms of abdominal pain due to obstruction. Intussusception has been associated with coeliac disease. We report a 4-year-old girl presented with recurrent abdominal pain of variable severity and found to have intussusception on two occasions, which on both occasions reduced spontaneously during ultrasound examinations. She was later diagnosed with coeliac disease. This case highlights the importance of considering coeliac screening in patients with a history of recurrent abdominal pain and intussusception.


PEDIATRICS ◽  
1975 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-129
Author(s):  
Seymour Katz ◽  
Irwin Katzka ◽  
Keith Schneider ◽  
Mervin Silverberg

Recent advances in flexible fiberoptic endoscopy have permitted direct visualization of segments of the gastrointestinal tract hitherto considered inaccessible. Preoperative diagnoses of diseases of these areas are subject to the vagaries of roentgen interpretation. The following case report illustrates the value of the colonoscope in distinguishing intralumenal ileal neoplastic disease from an inflammatory process (e.g., ileitis, appendiceal abscess). CASE REPORT W. M., a 15-year-old white youth, was referred for eveluation of intermittent lower abdominal pain of six weeks' duration. Prior to his admission, he experienced cramping abdominal pain, fever, cough, emesis, and diarrhea. This gradually abated, leaving a residuum of recurrent abdominal pain which was relieved partially with fiexion of the right thigh.


Author(s):  
Can İhsan Öztorun ◽  
Rabia Demir ◽  
Esra Karakuş ◽  
Ceyda Kırsaçlıoğlu Tuna ◽  
Süleyman Arif Bostancı ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-174
Author(s):  
Can İhsan Öztorun ◽  
Rabia Demir ◽  
Esra Karakuş ◽  
Ceyda Kırsaçlıoğlu Tuna ◽  
Süleyman Arif Bostancı ◽  
...  

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1973 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-291
Author(s):  
Manouchehr Karjoo ◽  
Harry C. Bishop ◽  
Patricia Borns ◽  
Philip G. Holtzapple

Choledochal cyst, or congenital cystic dilatation of the common bile duct, is a rare anomaly usually presenting in the first decade with pain, jaundice, and an abdominal mass. The following is a report of a child with recurrent abdominal pain who showed clinical and biochemical evidence of recurrent pancreatitis. Investigation revealed a congenital choledochal cyst. The abdominal pain and biochemical abnormalities abated after choledochocystojejunostomy. Case Report J.J., a 4-year-old white girl, was admitted to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia because of recurrent abdominal pain. This pain, located in the epigastrium, first started at the age of 1.5 years and was associated with fever, nausea, and vomiting.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-21
Author(s):  
Dipendra Gautam ◽  
Ishwor Raj Devkota ◽  
Sandesh Mainali ◽  
Bijaya Kumar Chaudhari

Introduction: Parathyroid adenoma is the single most common cause of hyperparathyroidism. Reported incidence of parathyroid adenoma varies widely and is 30- 90%. Approximately 80% to 85% of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism were found to have solitary parathyroid adenoma.The hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid adenoma may progress insidiously over several years and eventually presents as renal colic or symptoms may manifest over a considerably shorter period of time. Greater than 50% of patients present with nephrolithiasis or nephrocalcinosis. The present case report describes a 48 year old male patient with symptoms of abdominal pain.Nepalese Journal of ENT Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2015 


Author(s):  
Can İhsan Öztorun ◽  
Rabia Demir ◽  
Esra Karakuş ◽  
Ceyda Kırsaçlıoğlu Tuna ◽  
Süleyman Arif Bostancı ◽  
...  

BMC Surgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Hu ◽  
Yuanshui Sun ◽  
Jianfeng Shi

Abstract Background Intussusception has a low incidence rate in adults. Many cases in adults are caused by tumors. Intussusception results from conditions other than tumors are uncommon. This is the first case report about intussusception that occurred after removing a long intestinal tube (LT). Case presentation A 69-year-old female complained of “recurrent abdominal pain with reduced flatus passage and frequency of bowel movement for 10 days” was admitted to the hospital. Plain abdominal radiography and abdominal CT upon admission showed intestinal obstruction. The patient’s abdominal pain was not relieved after symptomatic treatments, which involved fluid and electrolyte replacement, LT placement, spasmolytic agents, and analgesics. Hence, surgical exploration was carried out. The patient had a good recovery postoperatively. No abdominal pain or bloating developed after food intake. The patient passed flatus and had bowel movements later. On postoperative day 9, the LT was removed. On the 10th day, the patient suddenly developed abdominal distension and acute abdominal pain. Emergency abdominal CT showed small bowel intussusception. Surgical exploration was then performed. Severe small bowel dilatation located at 1.5 m from the ligament of Treitz was found during the procedure. Intussusception at the site was observed. No color change of the intestinal wall was detected, suggesting that no necrosis was present. So, a manual reduction was done. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 6. Conclusions This case serves as a warning that the simple action of pulling out the LT might also cause serious complications, which should be given more attention.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 154-156
Author(s):  
Pratima Poudel ◽  
Roushan Jahan

Peutz-jeghers syndrome is a rare inherited autosomal dominant disease which is characterized by mucocutaneous pigmentation and multiple polyps in the gastrointestinal tract. We report a case of 10 years old female who was referred to us from surgical department for the evaluation of brownish pigmented macules over lips, face, palms and soles. Patient was presented with recurrent abdominal pain along with vomiting and blood mixed stool for a month. Ultrasound of abdomen revealed jejuno-jejunal intussusception for which laparotomy was done during which multiple polyps were visualized. Polypectomy was done and biopsy revealed it to be tubulovillous adenoma. Patient was diagnosed as Peutz-jeghers syndrome as there were multiple polyps in the jejunum along with the characteristics mucocutaneous involvement.


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