Clinical Focus ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (6): 544-549.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2023.06.012

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Childhood eosinophilic gastroenteritis with multiple serous cavity effusion: A case report and literature review

Song Jinfang1, Song Hang2, Song Shiyi1, Tian Xin1()   

  1. 1. Department of Pediatrics, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
    2. Department of Pediatrics, Jilin Central General Hospital, Jilin 132000, China
  • Received:2022-11-24 Online:2023-06-20 Published:2023-08-18
  • Contact: Tian Xin, Email: tianxin@jlu.edu.cn

Abstract:

Objective To explore the clinical characteristics of eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) with multiple serous cavity effusion in children and improve understanding of the disease. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of a EG child accompanied by multiple serous cavity effusion admitted to the Department of Pediatrics, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, and relevant literature was reviewed. Resultss A 12-year-old girl was admitted with intermittent abdominal pain and multiple serous cavity effusion as the initial symptoms. The computed tomography scan of the chest and abdomen showed ascites, pleural effusion, and a small amount of pericardial effusion, as well as thickening of the jejunum, ileum, and colon. After completing relevant examinations, the patient was diagnosed with EG, which improved after receiving glucocorticoid and anti allergic treatment. Follow up for 1 year and 5 months, the patient's condition recurred, with abdominal pain and ascites. Oral corticosteroids were administered. Symptoms improve and ascites were absorbed. Conclusion EG mostly occurs in young adults, with low incidence rate and complex clinical manifestations. It should be diagnosed early to avoid delay in diagnosis and treatment.

Key words: eosinophilic gastroenteritis, ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, child

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