Pyloric stenosis following hydrochloric acid-based bathroom cleaner ingestion in a toddler.
Amar Taksande, Aditya Mohan Jain, Amol Lohkare et al.
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Case in brief
A toddler presented with persistent vomiting following the ingestion of a hydrochloric acid-based bathroom cleaner. Investigations revealed complete pyloric obstruction due to scarring. The condition was successfully managed with surgical intervention, emphasizing the need for prompt recognition and treatment in cases of corrosive ingestion.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should be vigilant for gastric outlet obstruction in children with persistent vomiting after corrosive substance ingestion, as it may be easily overlooked.
Why it matters
This case underscores the potential for serious gastrointestinal complications following the ingestion of household cleaners, necessitating careful evaluation and management.