Duodenal Stenosis Caused by Helicobacter Pylori: Mimicker of Chronic Constipation

Duodenal Stenosis Caused by Helicobacter Pylori: Mimicker of Chronic Constipation

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...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society 2018-02, Vol.37 (2), p.194-196
Hauptverfasser: Taniguchi, Kazuto, Nakashima, Takema, Ichiyama, Yasunobu, Yamamoto, Hirokazu, Uemichi, Kazuyasu
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:1990-7974
1990-7982
DOI:10.3126/jnps.v37i2.18142