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Hyperviscosity syndrome associated with necrotizing enterocolitis.

R D Leake, B Thanopoulos, R Nieberg

American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)

|October 1, 1975

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Hyperviscosity, a condition of increased red blood cells reducing blood flow, can lead to tissue damage. This case highlights a potential link between infant hyperviscosity and necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious intestinal condition.

Area of Science:

Neonatalogy
Hematology
Pediatric Pathology

Background:

Hyperviscosity, characterized by reduced blood fluidity due to elevated red blood cell counts, is a known cause of tissue hypoperfusion.
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastrointestinal emergency in neonates with multifactorial causes.

Observation:

This report details the case of an infant diagnosed with hyperviscosity.
The infant subsequently developed and succumbed to necrotizing enterocolitis.

Findings:

A presumptive association between hyperviscosity and the development of necrotizing enterocolitis in this infant is described.
The findings suggest that hyperviscosity may be an underrecognized risk factor for NEC.

Implications:

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Further research is warranted to elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms linking hyperviscosity and NEC.
Identifying hyperviscosity as a risk factor could lead to earlier diagnosis and targeted interventions for NEC in at-risk neonates.