Giant fecaloma in a 12-year-old-boy: a case report
2009
Giant Fecaloma in a 12-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report
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Author Information
Author(s): Garisto Juan D, Campillo Luis, Edwards Errol, Harbour Mireya, Ermocilla Rufino
Primary Institution: Regional Hospital of Changuinola, Bocas Del Toro, Republic of Panama
Conclusion
Fecaloma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with a history of chronic constipation and abdominal mass.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of chronic constipation for 2 years.
- Conservative treatments like laxatives and enemas were unsuccessful.
- The fecaloma was approximately 14 cm in size and was surgically removed.
Takeaway
A 12-year-old boy had a big poop ball in his belly because he was constipated for a long time, and doctors had to do surgery to remove it.
Methodology
The patient underwent a sigmoid colectomy after conservative treatments failed.
Participant Demographics
12-year-old black male, student.
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