| Helicobacter pylori gastritis in a child with sickle cell anemia and recurrent abdominal pain. | |
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PMID: 9149750 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: Recurrent abdominal pain is a common complaint in children with sickle cell disease. Helicobacter pylori gastritis has recently been described in association with recurrent abdominal pain in children. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A case report is given of a 16-year-old black male with hemoglobin SS disease presenting with recurrent abdominal pain and hematemesis. RESULTS: Endoscopic exam of the upper gastrointestinal tract revealed gastritis, and biopsy confirmed H. pylori infection. Serology studies demonstrated increased anti-H. pylori antibody titers. The young man responded well to treatment, with resolution of his symptoms. CONCLUSION: Helicobacter pylori infection is a new diagnostic consideration for children with recurrent abdominal pain and should be included in the differential diagnosis of children with sickle cell disease, especially when abdominal pain is recurrent and accompanied by vomiting. Larger case studies will be necessary to determine the true incidence of H. pylori in children with sickle cell disease and recurrent abdominal pain. |
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Authors:
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L Kennedy; D H Mahoney; C A Redel |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology Volume: 19 ISSN: 1077-4114 ISO Abbreviation: J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. Publication Date: 1997 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-06-03 Completed Date: 1997-06-03 Revised Date: 2011-10-06 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9505928 Medline TA: J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 163-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA. |
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Abdominal Pain
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complications* Adolescent Anemia, Sickle Cell / complications* Gastritis / complications*, microbiology, therapy Helicobacter Infections / complications*, microbiology, physiopathology Helicobacter pylori / isolation & purification* Humans Male |
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