摘要: Introduction Since the initial report of peptic ulcer in children 126 years ago, 9 approximately 500 cases duodenal and gastric have been recorded. The occurrence thus is generally appreciated. However, clinical manifestations very young, response to treatment, ultimate course disease not described extensively. purpose this paper record experience with from ages newborn 15 years, at University Chicago, observed during period 1936 1958. Incidence .—Peptic ulceration infrequent infancy 1,6,34 but may develop among newborn, as evidenced by melena neonatorum ascribed 6 existence perforated intrauterine gastroduodenal ulcer, cited Garcia-Moreno. 13 increasing awareness possibility would increase recognition