Traumatic Fat Necrosis Complicated with a High Platelet Count and Anaemia in a Nigerian Neonate
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2019, Vol 13, Issue 5
Abstract
ABSTRACT Traumatic fat necrosis is a rare, temporary and self-limiting condition. It is believed to be caused by panniculitis, or inflammatory change in fat tissues following trauma, cold or ischaemic insult. We report the case of a baby who presented with firm nodular bean seed sized swellings on both sides of the cheek and back, noticed 26 days after a difficult vaginal delivery. A platelet count of 461,000 cell/mm3 was recorded in the patient. The traumatic and haematological aberrations resolved spontaneously, after few weeks. We report the case to increase the awareness of health providers on the occurrence of such complications and to emphasise the need to promptly detect and manage them.
Authors and Affiliations
Victor Idowu Joel-Medewase, Risikat Opeyemi Qlaiya, Olubukola Oluwayemisi Olusola-Adokayo, Waheed Akanni Oluogun
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP583372
- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2019/39892.12845
- Views 95
- Downloads 0
Standardization and Quality Improvement of Laboratory Services in India: Need and Challenges
Abstract Quality is a subjective term – subjective with respect to individual and time. Quality concepts were introduced and implemented by industry during world war II. In health care system, these concepts were introdu...
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of Vertical Bone Thickness of Midpalatal Suture Area in Young Patients: A Pilot Study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Miniscrews are devices used when absolute anchorage is required. They are easy to install and recommended for all ages. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess bone thickness of midpalatal suture...
Comparison of Voiding Cystourethrogram with Cystoscopy in the Prediction of Presence of Posterior Urethral Valve
ABSTRACT Introduction: Posterior Urethral Valves (PUVs) are a major cause of short and long term morbidity in male children. They cause recurrent urinary tract infections and lead to chronic renal failure in a significan...
Aortopulmonary Window: Case Report of Survival in Untreated Adult Patient
ABSTRACT Aortopulmonary window is a rare congenital communication between ascending aorta and main pulmonary artery. The condition carries poor prognosis in absence of early corrective surgery. Few case reports exist in...
Intraoperative Rupture of Hydatid Cyst Membrane: A Flexible Rhino-laryngoscope Innovation to the Rescue
ABSTRACT The present case report describes a catastrophe avoided during operative removal of hydatid cyst located in the lower lobe of left lung. The intrabronchial hydatid cyst membranes ruptured intraoperatively and w...