Retroperitoneal Mass Masquerading as Failure to Thrive in a 91-year-old Woman

نویسندگان

  • Gabriel O Ologun
  • Noel Yarze
  • David Bertsch
  • Joseph Mwesige
چکیده

Failure to thrive (FTT) is a state of overall decline. Patients often present with weight loss, poor appetite, malnutrition, and decreased physical functioning. The etiology is multifactorial including chronic diseases, functional impairments, and acute illnesses. Evaluation for reversible causes is paramount, and treatment is aimed at maintaining or improving functional status. We present a case of a 91-year-old woman with a retroperitoneal mass that was found on workup for failure to thrive.

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دوره 9  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2017