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The patient is a 9-year-old boy with severe intellectual disability and cerebral palsy (Schinzel-Giedion syndrome). 1,2 Nissen fundoplication and gastrostomy were performed 7 years ago, and an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (miglitol) was administered due to dumping syndrome. Recently, he presented with abdominal distension and intermittent bloody stool for 9 months. Abdominal radiography revealed gaseous distension with a diffuse frothy pattern (Fig. 1). What is the most likely diagnosis (answer on page ii)?

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Author

Yousuke Higuchi; Takahiro Namba; Yuki Ebuchi; Yasuo Nakahara; Akihito Takeuchi

Publisher

Wiley

Published

2021

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)