Fatal respiratory failure in a full-term newborn with two ABCA3 gene mutations: a case report

A full-term newborn infant with intraventricular hemorrhage due to a small arteriovenous malformation draining into the vein of Galen is presented. Other reported series are reviewed, and differences between this case and the usual pattern of morbidity are discussed. The use of computerized tomography is demonstrated.

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Case 2: Refractory Respiratory Failure and Pneumothorax in a Full-Term Newborn

NeoReviews ◽

10.1542/neo.19-2-e109 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. e109-e111 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Benjamin D. Reed ◽

Shreyas Arya ◽

Kevin R. Dufendach ◽

Daniel Leino

Keyword(s):

Respiratory Failure ◽

Full Term ◽

Term Newborn

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Chin tremor in full-term neonate after hypoxia

Sao Paulo Medical Journal ◽

10.1590/s1516-31802012000600009 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 130 (6) ◽

pp. 409-412

Author(s):

Mônica Ayres de Araújo Scattolin ◽

Catherine Marx ◽

Ruth Guinsburg ◽

Marcelo Rodrigues Masruha ◽

Luiz Celso Pereira Vilanova

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Case Report ◽

Movement Disorder ◽

Pyramidal Tract ◽

Full Term ◽

Term Neonate ◽

Term Newborn ◽

Neurological Evaluation ◽

Tract Damage ◽

Neonatal Anoxia

CONTEXT: Newborns may present a range of motor phenomena that are not epileptic in nature. Chin tremor is an unusual movement disorder that typically starts in early childhood and may be precipitated by stress and emotion. Its pathophysiology has not been fully elucidated. CASE REPORT: We describe a full-term newborn that, immediately after neonatal anoxia, presented body and chin tremors that were unresponsive to anti-epileptic drugs. Subsequent neurological evaluation revealed signs of pyramidal tract damage and chin tremor triggered by percussion and crying. We discuss the hypothesis that the anatomopathological abnormality may lie at the level of the higher cortical centers or midbrain. CONCLUSIONS: Further studies are needed in order to gain greater comprehension of neonatal tremors. Recognition of the various etiological possibilities and consequent management of treatable causes is essential for care optimization.

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A rare case report of a neonatal idiopathic intussusception in a full-term newborn

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports ◽

10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.10.083 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 77 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Meriem Oumaya ◽

Yosra Ben Ahmed ◽

Asma Souid ◽

Mariem Marzouki ◽

Wiem Douira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Rare Case ◽

Full Term ◽

Term Newborn ◽

Rare Case Report

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Case Report: Hemoptysis localization – hearing with your eyes

POCUS Journal ◽

10.24908/pocus.v1i2.13253 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 7

Author(s):

Barry Chan, MD

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Respiratory Failure ◽

Hemodynamic Instability ◽

Clinical Vignette ◽

Massive Hemoptysis ◽

Airway Patency ◽

Peripheral Site ◽

Adventitious Sound

Clinical Vignette: 45 year old was transferred from a peripheral facility for acute massive hemoptysis though maintained sufficient airway patency with no evidence of hemodynamic instability or respiratory failure. Thoracic auscultation revealed vesicular breathing with no adventitious sound. CXR from the peripheral site was normal.

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Asymptomatic mediastinal extra-adrenal paraganglioma as a cause of sudden death: a case Report

Open Life Sciences ◽

10.1515/biol-2019-0062 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 564-567

Author(s):

Qiancheng Xu ◽

Yingya Cao ◽

Hongzhen Yin ◽

Rongrong Wu ◽

Tao Yu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Case Report ◽

Respiratory Failure ◽

Pressure Drop ◽

Thoracic Cavity ◽

Severe Hypotension ◽

Life Threatening ◽

History Of ◽

Posterior Mediastinal ◽

Extra Adrenal Paraganglioma

AbstractA 23-year-old female patient was referred for treatment of a posterior mediastinal tumour. There was no history of hypertension or headache and no other complaints. The patient’s blood pressure increased to 210/125 mmHg after surgically manipulating the tumour, subsequently reversing to severe hypotension (25/15 mmHg) immediately after the tumour was removed. The life-threatening and irreversible blood pressure drop was difficult to treat with fluid and vasopressors, and the patient ultimately died of cardio-respiratory failure. Asymptomatic paraganglioma can be non-functional but can also be fatal. For any lump in the thoracic cavity, paraganglioma should be ruled out.

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