Case report: Gastroenterological management in a case of cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting less than 900 people in the world. It is mainly characterized by craniofacial, dermatologic and cardiac defects, but also gastroenterological symptoms may be present, ranging from feeding difficulties to gastroesophageal reflux and constipation.In this report we describe a case of this syndrome characterized by severe feeding and growth difficulties, with a particular focus on the management of gastroenterological complications.

Case presentation

the patient was a caucasian male affected by Cardio-Facio-Cutaneous syndrome who presented feeding difficulties already a few hours after birth. These symptoms worsened in the following months and lead to a complete growth arrest and malnutrition. He was

SUBMITTER: Ciacchini B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10149741 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature