Herpetic Esophagitis in Immunocompetent Child / 대한소아소화기영양학회지
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
;
: 298-302, 2019.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-741834
ABSTRACT
A previously healthy 2.5-year-old male child presented with vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. During hospitalization he developed odynophagia and refusal to eat. His symptoms did not respond to acid suppressant therapy. He underwent upper endoscopy which showed severe inflammation, ulcerations and abundant necrosis. Histopathological features and serological testing were consistent with herpetic esophagitis. He had no history of recurrent infections or history of sick contacts. His immunological work up showed normal level of immunoglobulins and his White Blood Cells subpopulations were normal. His HSV serology was positive. The patient was started on acyclovir 5 mg/kg q 8 hours. He resolved his symptoms within 24 hours of treatment.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Ulcer
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Vomiting
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Acyclovir
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Immunoglobulins
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Serologic Tests
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Diarrhea
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Endoscopy
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Esophagitis
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Fever
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Herpes Simplex
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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