[Hypertrophic exudative gastropathy in a child. A case report]

Helv Paediatr Acta. 1981;36(2):165-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Case report of a four-year-old atopic boy with protein-losing hypertrophic gastropathy. The diagnosis was confirmed radiologically and with radioisotope examinations. Already after one week of a high protein diet, spontaneous remission occurred, accompanied by an asthmatic attack.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dietary Proteins / administration & dosage
  • Edema / etiology
  • Gastritis / diagnosis*
  • Gastritis, Hypertrophic / diagnosis*
  • Gastritis, Hypertrophic / diet therapy
  • Humans
  • Hypoproteinemia / diagnosis
  • Male
  • Protein-Losing Enteropathies / diagnosis*
  • Protein-Losing Enteropathies / diet therapy

Substances

  • Dietary Proteins