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Menetrier's Disease in Children

Authors: GREGORY KADLEC MD, RUSSEL GOODWIN MD, RICHARD FELLOWS MD, BILLY ANDREWS MD

Abstract

ABSTRACTTwo new cases of Menetrier's disease in children are reported. The ten cases of this protein-losing gastropathy previously reported in the literature are reviewed. Clinical presentations, laboratory findings, possible causes, and comparison with the adult form of Menetrier's disease are discussed. Menetrier's disease in children may be more common than reported, as its symptoms are usaually transient. The prognosis in children is excellent; therefore the distinction between Menetrier's disease in children and other protein-losing enteropathies is vial.

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