Congenital Esophageal Myofibrotic Stenosis as a Rare Cause of Progressive Vomiting and Faltering Growth in a 5 Month-old: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Congenital oesophageal stenosis is a rare congenital anomaly of the gastro-intestinal tract characterized by a fixed narrowing of the oesophagus. Onset of symptoms such as vomiting, dysphagia and faltering growth is variable, depending on the extent of the stenosis. There is often a significant delay between first symptoms and diagnosis We report on a five month-old infant presenting with symptoms of progressive nonbilious vomiting and weight loss. The diagnosis in this case was revealed by upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy after failed attempts to place a nasogastric feeding tube.