Ménétrier's disease and severe gastric ulcers associated with cytomegalovirus infection in an immunocompetent child: a case report

Turk J Pediatr. 2008 May-Jun;50(3):291-5.

Abstract

In pediatric patients, Ménétrier's disease is an uncommon clinical entity that has been rarely described only as sporadic cases, and the etiology is unclear. These patients usually have a self-limiting clinical course. Cytomegalovirus is an important pathogen in the immunocompromised host. However, cytomegalovirus infection can be detected in non-immunocompromised children. We discuss the possible role of cytomegalovirus infection in both Menetrier's disease and severe gastric ulcers in an immunocompetent child.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications*
  • Female
  • Gastritis, Hypertrophic / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence*
  • Stomach Ulcer / etiology*