Abstract
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.
Highlights
A 7-day-old newborn presented with irritability, fever, lethargy, periumbilical erythema, and a tender abdominal mass
Retroperitoneal abscesses in neonates are extremely rare and can be fatal if not identified early.[1]
Surgical drainage was performed and pus was sent for culture (Escherichia coli with ampicillin-sulbactam resistance)
Summary
Juan Pablo Orozco-Hernández,1* Laura María Mesa-Tobón, Jaime Alberto Mesa-Franco, Luis Gabriel Vinasco- Sánchez.
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