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Calcified meconium in the newborn

P L Cook

    Clinical Radiology
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Scattered abdominal calcifications in neonates were found to be within meconium, not related to meconium peritonitis. This finding aids in diagnosing congenital bowel abnormalities in newborns.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal imaging
    • Pediatric surgery
    • Gastrointestinal radiology

    Background:

    • Abdominal calcifications in neonates can indicate various pathologies.
    • Distinguishing between intra-luminal and serosal calcifications is crucial for diagnosis and management.
    • Meconium peritonitis due to intrauterine bowel perforation is a known cause of calcification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe six neonates with abdominal calcifications.
    • To determine the origin of these calcifications.
    • To differentiate these findings from those of meconium peritonitis.

    Main Methods:

    • Plain abdominal films were used to identify calcifications in six neonates.
    • Surgical exploration was performed to confirm the location and nature of the calcifications.
    • Review of previous case reports on neonatal abdominal calcifications.

    Main Results:

    • Scattered calcifications were observed on plain abdominal films in all six neonates.
    • At surgery, calcifications were located within the meconium in the bowel lumen.
    • None of the cases represented serosal plaques from intrauterine bowel perforation or meconium peritonitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Neonatal abdominal calcifications seen on plain films can originate from intra-luminal meconium.
    • This finding is distinct from calcifications associated with meconium peritonitis.
    • Accurate interpretation of calcifications is vital for diagnosing congenital gastrointestinal anomalies.

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