A Rare Nematode Infection Presenting as Hypereosinophilia in a Teen with Pervasive Developmental Disorder

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Abstract:

16-year-old male with a history of autism and pica who presented for evaluation of abdominal pain. He presented to his PCM after 2-3 wk h/o abdominal pain, bloating and NBNB emesis which began while on a long hiking trip. Pt has mild allergies with sneezing, congestion, cough d/t PND, and watery eyes, but was previously started to Zyrtec with some relief of symptoms. He also has h/o PICA and ingests mostly paper (but also medicines, chemicals, tree bark, sticks, etc), and plays with his own stool. Family moved to TX in July 2020 and lives on base, but MOC reports concern for mold in their house and raccoons playing the yard.

Author(s):
Schuldt, Meredith ; Mendoza, Jun ; Adams, Karla
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE MEDICAL WING (59TH) WILFORD HALL AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER
Funding Organization(s):
AIR FORCE MEDICAL WING (59TH) WILFORD HALL AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LACKLAND AFB , TX
Document Type:
Technical Report/Briefing Charts
Publication Date:
2022 Mar 22
Pagination:
12

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A - Approved For Public Release
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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
hematologic diseases, pain, skin diseases, fungi, adrenal gland diseases, cells, diseases and disorders, test and evaluation, arthritis, blood, department of defense, dermatitis, eye, helminthiasis, uric acid, websites, granulocytes
Keyword(s):
pdd(Pervasive Developmental Disorder)
Subject Categories:
Biological and Medical Sciences; Biological and Medical Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Mar 22
Update Date:
2022 May 04