Subject
Child; Female; Humans; Parenteral Nutrition; adolescent; Tomography; X-Ray Computed; Duodenum/radiography; Gastrointestinal Diseases/physiopathology/radiography/therapy; Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathies/physiopathology/radiography/therapy; Stomach/radiography; Total; Ubiquinone/therapeutic use; Vitamins/therapeutic use
Description
Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy (MNGIE) syndrome is a rare disorder that presents in childhood; however, marked delay in diagnosis is common. We report a case and review the literature describing the typical features that should alert pediatricians to the diagnosis. We also describe a novel management strategy for providing symptomatic relief.
2002