2. The patient
b/o ABC
29 ys,P2+1, 33 wks., booked, local lady
ANSS
severe polyhydramnious, dilated bowel loops
with ? Dudeno-jejunal atresia, AFI-36.7
HBsAg, HIV-Neg, Rubella- Immune
Previous sibling Congenital Chloride Diarrhea
3. h/o previous sibling
36 weeks, AGA
ANSS: polyhydramnious, dilated bowel loops
D1: Passed large watery stool
NICU (LH): 45 days
Paed gastroenterology consulted (GOS Hosp/DH)
Admitted in UK twice (for evaluation)
4. Previous sibling….
Impression of Paed gastroenterologist (UK)
Confirmed diagnosis of CCD
Advised-Genetic testing for the gene
associated with CCD (SLC26A3/6)
Endoscopy showed: lymphonodular hyperplasia
in the colon, mild increase in eosinophil density
5. Advice in UK (previous sibling….)
Electrolyte supplementation
Oral butyrate to be considered
f/u 4 times a year
Review by nephrologist
Monitor blood gas, electrolytes, growth, creatinine and
urine chloride
Clinical genetic referral
6. The patient
Emergency LSCS, Indi: placental abruption
Apgar score: 6-1’ & 8-5’
Cried immediately →developed apnea. PPV given and
intubated, Improved clinical status
Baby passed large volume watery stool (yellow fluid)
Growth parameters, vitals -normal
7. On examination
Chest: good bilateral air entry with secretions
CVS :S1 S2 normal, no murmur
Abdomen: soft, distended with visible bowel
loops. Liver-3 cm
Normal external female genitalia
CNS : normal tone, power & reflex, pupillary
light reflex normal
8. In NICU
Respiratory support (invasive/non invasive): 8
days
Chest and abdomen X ray: No signs of GI atresia
Serum chloride: normal since birth except on
few occasions
AUSS, BUSS: Normal
IV antibiotics, Septic screening negative
10. Paed gastro advice
To do stool Cl, Na, K (diagnostic), CBG, pH stool, urinary
sodium, serum renin and aldosterone
Hydration and correct electrolyte imbalance
Na and K supplementation
Check electrolytes daily
Calorie intake-150 cal/kg/day (according to tolerance)
Success of treatment means: weight gain, stabilize
serum Na, K, Cl, and improve the alkalosis
12. Feeds
Started on oral feeds (EBM) on day 5 of life
Intermittently large watery stool (7 to 8 X) +
abdominal distension
Feed volume adjusted
Full calories was given
EBM → LBW milk, stool consistency improved
Discharged on LBW milk
13. At the time of discharge
Wt:2.965kg, HC:32.7cm
General exam- normal
Abdomen: distended but soft
On full oral feeds ,tolerating, passing urine and formed stool
S.Na:134mmol/L,K:3.6mmol/L,Cl:100mmol/L
Discharge medications/plan
Oral sodium
Oral potassium
Paed gastroenterology F/U in DH after 2/52