Case Report: Perianal infection in children caused by ingested jujube pits: a report of two cases

The ingestion of jujube pits by children is a rare cause of perianal infection.This article aimed to report two cases of perianal infection in children resulting from the ingestion of jujube pits. We reviewed the clinical records of perianal infection caused by jujube pits at our hospital. Details o...

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Published inFrontiers in pediatrics Vol. 12; p. 1379689
Main Authors Jiang, Guoping, Wu, Lixu, Ruan, Weiwei, Shao, Qian, Zhu, JianMing
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 10.04.2024
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case report
children
infection
ingested
jujube pit
Pediatrics
perianal
case report
infection
ingested
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jujube pit
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Summary:The ingestion of jujube pits by children is a rare cause of perianal infection.This article aimed to report two cases of perianal infection in children resulting from the ingestion of jujube pits. We reviewed the clinical records of perianal infection caused by jujube pits at our hospital. Details of the patients' presentation, imaging studies, complications and treatment were recorded. Both pediatric patients presented with perianal swelling and pain. The caregivers of both patients denied a history of jujube consumption. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicated the presence of jujube pits, which were subsequently removed during surgery. Postoperatively, both patients recovered well, and follow-up showed no recurrence or the formation of anal fistulas. The ingestion of jujube pits leading to perianal infection is rare and inconspicuous. Early diagnosis and treatment are beneficial in preventing the occurrence of serious complications.
Bibliography:Reviewed by: Alessandro Inserra, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital (IRCCS), Italy
Onder Ozden, Cukurova University, Türkiye
Edited by: Simone Frediani, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital (IRCCS), Italy
ISSN:2296-2360
2296-2360
DOI:10.3389/fped.2024.1379689