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Noma in a full-term neonate.

A Alkalay, B M Mogilner, F Nissim

    Clinical Pediatrics
    |September 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Noma, a rare gangrenous disease, typically affects malnourished children. This report details a rare case in a well-nourished newborn with orofacial noma, choanal atresia, and immune deficiency, suggesting a link between these conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Immunology
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • Noma is a severe gangrenous disease primarily affecting malnourished children.
    • Orofacial noma presents as a destructive process of the face and oral cavity.
    • Congenital anomalies and immune deficiencies can predispose individuals to infections.

    Observation:

    • A case report of a full-term neonate presenting with orofacial noma is described.
    • The neonate also exhibited bilateral choanal atresia, a congenital obstruction of the nasal passages.
    • Transient neutropenia and a B cell deficiency were noted in the infant's immune profile.

    Findings:

    • This is an unusual presentation of noma in a neonate, particularly given the absence of malnutrition.
    • The co-occurrence of bilateral choanal atresia and transient immune deficiency in a well-nourished infant is highlighted.
    • The combination of these factors is hypothesized to contribute to the development of noma.

    Implications:

    • This case suggests that noma can occur in well-nourished neonates under specific conditions, challenging previous understandings.
    • The findings underscore the importance of considering immune status and congenital anomalies in neonatal infections.
    • Further research into the interplay between choanal atresia, immune deficiencies, and noma pathogenesis is warranted.

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