%0 Case Reports
%T Case Report: Perianal infection in children caused by ingested jujube pits: a report of two cases.
%A Jiang G
%A Wu L
%A Ruan W
%A Shao Q
%A Zhu J
%J Front Pediatr
%V 12
%N 0
%D 2024
%M 38665377
%F 3.569
%R 10.3389/fped.2024.1379689
%X <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The ingestion of jujube pits by children is a rare cause of perianal infection.This article aimed to report two cases of perianal infection in children resulting from the ingestion of jujube pits.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>We reviewed the clinical records of perianal infection caused by jujube pits at our hospital. Details of the patients' presentation, imaging studies, complications and treatment were recorded.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Both pediatric patients presented with perianal swelling and pain. The caregivers of both patients denied a history of jujube consumption. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicated the presence of jujube pits, which were subsequently removed during surgery. Postoperatively, both patients recovered well, and follow-up showed no recurrence or the formation of anal fistulas.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The ingestion of jujube pits leading to perianal infection is rare and inconspicuous. Early diagnosis and treatment are beneficial in preventing the occurrence of serious complications.