A Case of Neonatal Thrombocytopenia and Seizures: Diagnostic Value of Hyperpigmentation

Autor: Dasaratha Ramaiah Jinka, Vudum Sridhar Reddy
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: NeoReviews. 19:e502-e506
ISSN: 1526-9906
DOI: 10.1542/neo.19-8-e502
Popis: A male newborn presented to the emergency department of a rural hospital in South India at 3 days of age with poor feeding, excessive crying, and unsettled behavior. Over the next few days, he developed seizures, followed by increasing hyperpigmentation that is most pronounced over his face and neck. ### Prenatal and Birth Histories ### Presentation The infant breastfed well during the first 48 hours but became ill on the third day after birth with poor feeding, excessive crying, and unsettled behavior. He was admitted to the NICU for further evaluation and management. ### Vital Signs ### Physical Examination ### Laboratory Studies The infant’s blood test results on day 1 of …
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