Neonatal Facial Subcutaneous Abscess: A Case Report
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Date
2022-06
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Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation Ahmednagar
Abstract
Skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs) are common diagnosis in both the pediatric and adult populations and include abscesses and cellulitis. An abscess is a focal, contained, purulent infection with a clearly defined “cavity” and surrounding inflammation involving the deep subcutaneous tissues. There has been overall increase in SSTIs, with a concomitant rise in the incidence of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). We here report a case of facial subcutaneous abscess in neonate, a 20-days-old male full term baby born to a G2P1D1 mother via LSCS in view of non-progression of labor with birth weight of 2.8 kgs presented in our hospital with subcutaneous abscess diffusely present on the left side of the scalp & face. Informant was father with good reliability. All relevant investigations sent & IVantibiotics like meropenem & vancomycin started. Incision & drainage done by pediatric surgeon & 100 ml pus removed. IVantibiotics given for 14 days. In summary, though upper & lower limb skin abscesses are more common, but one should not miss the facial subcutaneous abscess for their prompt and effective management.
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Neonate, subcutaneous abscess, SSTIs, Staphylococcus aureus, blood culture, antibiotic
Citation
Shinde Dr. Mahesh, Shinde Dr. Abhijit, Kumar Dr. Sushrut, Mhaske Dr. Sunil Natha, Waydande Dr. Suresh. Neonatal Facial Subcutaneous Abscess: A Case Report. VIMS Health Science Journal. 2022 Jun; 9(2): 58-61