Brenneman syndrome

Introduction to Brenneman Syndrome Brenneman syndrome was first reported by Brenneman in 1921, also known as throat virus infection with mesenteric and retroperitoneal lymphadenitis; mesenteric lymphadenitis. Refers to the ileum caused by upper respiratory tract infection, acute mesenteric lymphadenitis in the large intestine. basic knowledge The proportion of illness: the incidence rate is about 0.005%-0.008% Susceptible population: common in children under 15 years old Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: intussusception, retroperitoneal lymphadenitis

Causes of Brenneman syndrome

Viral infection:

Mainly caused by Coxsackie B virus or other viruses. Due to the abundant lymphatic drainage in the distal ileum, the ileum and the large intestine area have many lymph nodes. After the upper respiratory tract infection, the virus and its toxins reach the lymph nodes in the area along the blood circulation, causing mesenteric or retroperitoneal lymph nodes. inflammation.

Brenneman syndrome prevention

The disease is caused by viral infection, often secondary to upper respiratory tract infection, so active prevention of upper respiratory tract infection is the basic measure to prevent this disease.

(1) Actively exercise and enhance physical fitness;

(2) Do not wear too much in normal times, and increase or decrease clothes when the temperature changes;

(3) timely treatment of diseases that are likely to induce upper respiratory tract infections, such as malnutrition, zinc deficiency, vitamin A deficiency, and rickets.

Brenneman syndrome complications Complications, intussusception, retroperitoneal lymphadenitis

Often complicated by upper respiratory tract infections, intussusception, mesenteric or retroperitoneal lymphadenitis.

Brenneman syndrome symptoms common symptoms right lower abdomen pain abdominal pain sore throat umbilical pain lower abdominal rebound tenderness nausea fever

Common in children under the age of 15, after upper respiratory tract infection, there are sore throat, fatigue and discomfort, followed by abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, more common in the umbilical cord and lower right abdomen, a paroxysmal attack, tenderness and Rebounding pain, but not as good as appendicitis, the pain point is not fixed.

Examination of Brenneman's syndrome

Blood routine: white blood cells can be increased, occasionally lymphocytes, mononuclear cells increase.

Diagnosis of Brenneman syndrome

Can be diagnosed based on clinical performance and laboratory tests.

Note the identification of tuberculous mesenteric lymphadenitis with appendicitis.

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