Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences

Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction as an Unusual Gastrointestinal Presentation in Pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

Document Type : Case Report(s)

Authors

Mozhgan Zahmatkeshan
Mahmood Haghighat
Mohammad Hadi Imanieh

Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Abstract
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a condition in which the intestine’s ability to push food through is reduced. It often leads to the dilation of the various parts of the bowel. It can be idiopathic or inherited from a parent, or caused by another disease. We report a rare case of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in a 3-year-old boy who referred with acute abdominal pain, and was later diagnosed as having intestinal pseudo-obstruction caused by HIV. The underlying causes of intestinal pseudo-obstruction should be taken into account. HIV induced pseudo-obstruction may be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction in order to provide a timely diagnosis and optimal care of children with HIV.

Keywords

HIV
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Abdominal pain
Children
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume 39, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
12
January 2014
Pages 68-70

  • Received 22 December 2013
  • Revised 23 August 2020
  • Accepted 24 December 2018

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