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The aim is to illustrate the challenges in diagnosing food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) in children.

August 5, 2026CureusOpen Access

Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome in Children: A Case Report

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Case report reveals delayed gastrointestinal symptoms in child with food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

The aim is to illustrate the challenges in diagnosing food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) in children.
Describes a case of an eight-year-old child with a history of celiac disease and abdominal symptoms after food ingestion.
Conducted standard allergy investigations, including specific IgE and prick-to-prick testing, which yielded negative results.
Monitored clinical outcomes after elimination of suspected food allergens.
The child presented with recurrent abdominal pain and vomiting after consuming specific foods, supporting a non-IgE-mediated mechanism.
Negative allergy tests indicated the diagnosis of FPIES was appropriate.
Significant improvement was noted after eliminating the implicated foods.

Fakiri et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report reveals delayed gastrointestinal symptoms in child with food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, highlighting diagnostic challenges.