Food Protein –Induced Enterocolitis Instead of Necrotizing Enterocolitis? A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Case Series

Necrotizing enterocolitis is an important disease in infants born premature. However, other disease entities present with similar signs and symptoms. This series reviews 5 atypical cases initially diagnosed as necrotizing enterocolitis that may be more consistent with food protein –induced enterocolitis. Food protein–induced enterocolitis may be underdiagnosed in this population.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - May 23, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mary W. Lenfestey, Diomel de la Cruz, Josef Neu Tags: Clinical and laboratory observations Source Type: research