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

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 22, 2022
Accession Number
AD1164321

Entities

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  • Jun Mendoza
  • Karla Adams
  • Meredith Schuldt

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

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  • Biomedical

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  • Adrenal Gland Diseases
  • Air Force
  • Arthritis
  • Blood
  • Cells
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dermatitis
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Eye
  • Fungi
  • Granulocytes
  • Helminthiasis
  • Hematologic Diseases
  • Infection
  • Pain
  • Skin Diseases
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Uric Acid
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  • Educational Psychology
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  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology