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Lactobezoars: A Patient Series and Literature Review

Theodore M. DuBose V, MD

W. Michael Southgate, MD

Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Jeanne G. Hill, MD

Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Lactobezoar is a compact mass of undigested milk concretions located within the gastrointestinal tract. Most often found in infants, they can precipitate gastric outlet obstruction, mimicking a variety of medical and surgical conditions. A common etiology and method of cure have yet to be elucidated. A review of the literature provides some insight into causes, clinical presentations, diagnosis, and management. Data from the Medical University of South Carolina further help dispel the belief that lactobezoars are isolated to pre-term infants on caloric-dense formulas. Findings suggest bezoar formation may be more common than previously thought and a high index of suspicion could help avoid costly evaluations for obstructive symptoms.

Clinical Pediatrics, Vol. 40, No. 11, 603-606 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/000992280104001104
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