Uncommon congenital antral web misdiagnosed twice as a pyloric ulcer: successful treatment with endoscopic balloon dilatation

Turk J Pediatr. 2014 Jan-Feb;56(1):100-2.

Abstract

Congenital antral webs are quite rare and easily overlooked or misdiagnosed. We report the case of a five-year-old boy who presented with symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction for four years; his condition was misdiagnosed twice as pyloric ulcer. Detailed gastroscopy revealed a congenital antral web. The stricture was successfully treated with endoscopic balloon dilatation without surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Gastroscopy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pyloric Antrum / abnormalities*
  • Pylorus*
  • Stomach Ulcer / diagnosis*