| Literature DB >> 29803301 |
Mary W Lenfestey1, Diomel de la Cruz2, Josef Neu3.
Abstract
Necrotizing enterocolitis is an important disease in infants born premature. However, other disease entities present with similar signs and symptoms. This series reviews 5 atypical cases initially diagnosed as necrotizing enterocolitis that may be more consistent with food protein-induced enterocolitis. Food protein-induced enterocolitis may be underdiagnosed in this population.Entities:
Keywords: food allergy; hematochezia; milk-protein; pneumatosis intestinalis; prematurity
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29803301 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.04.048
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr ISSN: 0022-3476 Impact factor: 4.406