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    Pediatr Clin North Am. 2010 Dec;57(6):1331-45.

    Gastroesophageal reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis, and foreign body.

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    Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue MLC 2010, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA.

    Abstract

    Even though chest pain in children is a common complaint, an underlying gastrointestinal cause is rare. The four common gastrointestinal conditions that present with chest pain include eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal dysmotility, and foreign body ingestion. Other than ingestion of certain foreign bodies, most of these conditions are not life-threatening. Associated symptoms and history may be helpful in distinguishing these disorders, but further evaluation is often indicated to identify the precise cause.

    Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

    PMID:
    21111120
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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