Publication: Duodenal Stenosis Caused by Helicobacter Pylori: Mimicker of Chronic Constipation
Date
2017
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 194 - 196
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Although the most common causes of childhood chronic constipation are functional, a minority have an organic cause. We report an 11-year-old girl who was diagnosed as chronic constipation, but actually suffered from duodenal stenosis caused by Helicobacter pylori. An enhanced computed tomography was useful for investigation. Duodenal stenosis should be listed as a differential diagnosis for childhood chronic constipation.
Description
Kazuto Taniguchi
Tara Town Hospital
Takema Nakashima
Tara Town Hospital
Yasunobu Ichiyama
Tara Town Hospital
Hirokazu Yamamoto
Tara Town Hospital
Kazuyasu Uemichi
Tara Town Hospital
Keywords
duodenal stenosis, chronic constipation, enhanced CT scan
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v37i2.18142