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Neonate with a Large Facial Swelling

Authors :
Kushaal Agrawal
Neelam Kler
Anup Thakur
Pankaj Garg
Nidhi Gupta
Source :
NeoReviews. 20(1)
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

A full-term male newborn presents with a large hemifacial swelling extending from the frontal region to the mandibular region, encroaching on the orbit and displacing the pinna. (Figs 1 and 2) Figure 1. Large hemifacial swelling on the right side of the face displacing the pinna. Figure 2. Swelling encroaching on the orbit. ### Prenatal and Birth Histories ### Presentation At birth, the infant was noted to have a hemifacial swelling over the right temporal area. Investigations showed persistent thrombocytopenia, and the lowest platelet count was 51 × 103/μL (51 × 109/L). No platelet transfusion was required before transfer. The infant was referred 9 days after birth to our institution for further management. ### Vital Signs (Day 9) ### Physical Examination (Day 9)

Details

ISSN :
15269906
Volume :
20
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
NeoReviews
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....393087c45199f76b8aad814d37f6d06f