| Literature DB >> 32490401 |
Benjamin R Smith1, Catherine M Sampert2.
Abstract
This is a case report of chronic esophagitis and gastritis following the ingestion of box jellyfish (Alatina alata) by a 12-year old boy with severe autism spectrum disorder and pica. Biopsies taken at esophagogastroduodenoscopy at two months post ingestion revealed histological evidence of esophagitis and gastritis, which resolved after treatment with H2 receptor agonist and proton pump inhibitor. ©Copyright 2020 by University Health Partners of Hawai‘i (UHP Hawai‘i).Entities:
Keywords: Adolescent; Autism; Esophagitis; Gastritis; Ingestion; Jellyfish; Pica
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32490401 PMCID: PMC7260864
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hawaii J Health Soc Welf ISSN: 2641-5216