Boerhaave syndrome in a paediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis: A case report
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), which often results from poor glycaemic control. While diabetic ketoacidosis is well documented, rare complications such as Boerhaave syndrome can considerably increase morbidity. Thi...
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| description | Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), which often results from poor glycaemic control. While diabetic ketoacidosis is well documented, rare complications such as Boerhaave syndrome can considerably increase morbidity. This case report presents a 14-year-old girl with poorly controlled T1DM and celiac disease who was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis and developed severe vomiting and abdominal pain. Imaging studies revealed the presence of pneumomediastinum, which raised concerns about oesophageal injury and a diagnosis of Boerhaave syndrome was made. The patient was managed conservatively with correction of metabolic acidosis, intravenous antibiotics, supportive care and close monitoring. Her condition improved gradually, with resolution of ketoacidosis and stabilisation of the pneumomediastinum without invasive intervention. This case highlights the importance of early identification and the adoption of a multidisciplinary approach in managing atypical complications of diabetic ketoacidosis. Timely intervention can ensure favourable outcomes even in the presence of severe complications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0550b1abb77541a4b4055e92c715a3d12025-02-05T13:19:48ZengMedical Society of the Republic of Srpska, Banja Luka, University of Banja Luka. Faculty of MedicineScripta Medica2490-33292303-79542024-01-0155680380910.5937/scriptamed55-539982490-33292406803ABoerhaave syndrome in a paediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis: A case reportAlkhalifah Yasir S.0https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3908-4923Qassim University, College of Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, Buraydah, Saudi ArabiaDiabetic ketoacidosis is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), which often results from poor glycaemic control. While diabetic ketoacidosis is well documented, rare complications such as Boerhaave syndrome can considerably increase morbidity. This case report presents a 14-year-old girl with poorly controlled T1DM and celiac disease who was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis and developed severe vomiting and abdominal pain. Imaging studies revealed the presence of pneumomediastinum, which raised concerns about oesophageal injury and a diagnosis of Boerhaave syndrome was made. The patient was managed conservatively with correction of metabolic acidosis, intravenous antibiotics, supportive care and close monitoring. Her condition improved gradually, with resolution of ketoacidosis and stabilisation of the pneumomediastinum without invasive intervention. This case highlights the importance of early identification and the adoption of a multidisciplinary approach in managing atypical complications of diabetic ketoacidosis. Timely intervention can ensure favourable outcomes even in the presence of severe complications.https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/2490-3329/2024/2490-33292406803A.pdfdiabetic ketoacidosisboerhaave syndromediabetes mellitus, type 1paediatricsemergenciesvomiting |
| spellingShingle | Alkhalifah Yasir S. Boerhaave syndrome in a paediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis: A case report Scripta Medica diabetic ketoacidosis boerhaave syndrome diabetes mellitus, type 1 paediatrics emergencies vomiting |
| title | Boerhaave syndrome in a paediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis: A case report |
| title_full | Boerhaave syndrome in a paediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Boerhaave syndrome in a paediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis: A case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Boerhaave syndrome in a paediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis: A case report |
| title_short | Boerhaave syndrome in a paediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis: A case report |
| title_sort | boerhaave syndrome in a paediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis a case report |
| topic | diabetic ketoacidosis boerhaave syndrome diabetes mellitus, type 1 paediatrics emergencies vomiting |
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