Omphalitis Leading to Retroperitoneal Abscess in a Neonate: A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v8.350Keywords:
Retroperitoneal abscess, Newborn, Omphalitis, Intestinal obstruction, NECAbstract
Retroperitoneal abscess in neonates is extremely rare and can be fatal in case of late diagnosis. A 7-day-old newborn presented with irritability, fever, lethargy, periumbilical erythema, and a tender abdominal mass. The initial laboratory findings were a high c-reactive protein, and respiratory alkalosis. An emergent laparotomy was performed revealing a retroperitoneal abscess that required drainage. The only etiology identified in the patient was omphalitis.
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2019-12-01
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Orozco Hernández JP, Mesa-Tobón LM, Mesa-Franco JA, Vinasco- Sánchez LG. Omphalitis Leading to Retroperitoneal Abscess in a Neonate: A Case Report. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2019Dec.1 [cited 2025Sep.12];8(2):16. Available from: https://mail.jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/350
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