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Pericarditis I: Introduction

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Pericarditis is defined as the inflammation of the pericardium, the thin, sac-like membrane surrounding the heart. This condition can cause significant chest pain and other symptoms, often necessitating medical intervention. The pericardium has two layers: the inner visceral layer and the outer parietal layer, separated by a small amount of fluid that reduces friction during heartbeats.Types of PericarditisPericarditis can be classified into several types based on the duration and nature of the...

Tonsillitis I: Introduction

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Tonsillitis II: Management

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Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardium, necessitates diligent nursing management to ensure effective patient care and recovery. The initial step in managing pericarditis is a comprehensive patient medical assessment.The patient reports chest pain aggravated by breathing, coughing, and swallowing, which worsens when lying supine. The pain often improves when sitting up and leaning forward. Additional symptoms may include fever, malaise, and, in severe cases, signs of heart failure.

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Perichondritis in a Six-Week-Old Pediatric Patient.

Jacob J Dunn¹, Thiagarajan Nandhagopal¹, Audrey Nguyen¹

¹Pediatrics, Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, USA.

|August 25, 2025

Summary

Perichondritis, an ear cartilage infection, is rare in infants. Prompt antibiotic treatment is vital for infants presenting with ear swelling, even without a clear cause, to prevent deformity.

Keywords:

auricular infection infant pediatric case perichondritis pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Infectious Diseases
Otolaryngology

Background:

Perichondritis, an infection of the auricular cartilage, is uncommon in infants.
Early diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent severe complications like cartilage necrosis and auricular deformity in this age group.

Observation:

A six-week-old infant presented with unilateral auricular erythema, swelling, and tenderness.
The infant had no history of trauma, insect bite, or upper respiratory infection.

Findings:

The infant was diagnosed with perichondritis based on clinical presentation.
Empiric antibiotic therapy with intravenous anti-pseudomonal and anti-staphylococcal coverage led to complete symptom resolution.
No long-term auricular deformity or recurrence was observed at follow-up.

Implications:

Perichondritis in infants can occur without apparent precipitating factors.
Clinicians should consider perichondritis in the differential diagnosis of auricular swelling in infants.
Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic management are essential to prevent complications in infants with perichondritis.