Atypical Presentation of Cystic Fibrosis in an Infant
Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Dermatopathy as an initial manifestation of cystic fibrosis (CF) in the newborn period is unusual. The eruption is usually first noted in the perineum, typically appears in infancy from age 2 weeks to 15 months after birth. It subsequently spreads to the extremities and trunk. We report a two months old male baby who presented with failure to thrive, hypoproteinaemia, anaemia and a cutaneous eruption resembling acrodermatitis enteropathica. Oral zinc supplementation resulted in temporary resolution of the dermatitis. A further work-up revealed the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.The rash was responsive to nutritional and pancreatic enzyme supplementation.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Bandya Sahoo, Mukesh Kumar Jain, Reshmi Mishra, Sibabratta Patnaik
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP404622
- DOI 10.21304/2018.0505.00430
- Views 63
- Downloads 0
A Rare complication of Mumps Meningoencephalitis : Hydrocephalus secondary to aqueductal stenosis presenting as respiratory failure treated with External Ventricular Drainage & Ventriculo-Peritoneal shunt
.
Triple "A" Syndrome Presenting As Recurrent Chronic Sinusitis With Pneumonia, Septic Shock And Meningoencephalitis In A 13 Years Old Boy
.
Prognostic Factors And Outcome Of Pediatric Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients Admitted In Intensive Care Unit
.
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is common medical emergency seen in children. Out of various offending agents’ food and drugs are common etiological factors associated with anaphylaxis. It can be immunogenic, non-immunogenic or idiopathic i...
Monitoring Tissue Perfusion in Shock From Physiology to the Bedside
.