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Shailesh Sharma1, A Mohta, Prakash Sharma
1Department of Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi 110 095, India.
Indian Pediatrics
|April 7, 2007
Summary
A preterm infant with a solitary hepatic abscess caused by Klebsiella experienced septicemia. Surgical drainage and antibiotics successfully resolved the liver abscess in this neonate.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Hepatology
Background:
- Neonatal hepatic abscess is a rare but serious condition.
- Klebsiella species are common causes of neonatal infections.
Observation:
- A 32-week preterm neonate (1300g) presented with septicemia, hepatomegaly, and an abdominal mass.
- Initial radiological investigations for the abdominal mass were inconclusive.
Findings:
- The solitary hepatic abscess was caused by Klebsiella.
- The neonate exhibited symptoms of severe infection.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are crucial for managing neonatal hepatic abscess.
- Combined surgical and antibiotic therapy can lead to favorable outcomes.
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