A case of duodenal web occurring in Prader-Willi syndrome.
Vomiting and abdominal symptoms are uncommonly seen in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). A case is described of a child with PWS who presented with vomiting, abdominal distension and abdominal pain due to a duodenal web causing gross gastric distension. Prompt attention to the onset of such clinical features in children with PWS may prevent excess morbidity and complications.
Vitug-Sales
Maribel I
MI
Department of Gastroenterology, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
Lemberg
Daniel A
DA
Cunningham
Clare
C
Henry
Guy
G
Day
Andrew S
AS
D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000209:etiology; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D004386:Duodenum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011218:Prader-Willi Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology