Acute mastoiditis in a newborn with 11 days of life: Case report.

Acute mastoiditis in a newborn with 11 days of life: Case report.:

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Acute mastoiditis in a newborn with 11 days of life: Case report.

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Nov 22;130:109787

Authors: Sousa Menezes A, Ribeiro D, Pereira S, Ramires A, Dias L

Abstract

Acute mastoiditis is a potentially life-threatening complication and extremely rare in children under six months. We herein report the case of a 11-days-old newborn with acute mastoiditis complicated by subperiosteal abscess, submitted to surgical and medical treatment. A transient hypogammaglobulinemia was finally diagnosed and successfully managed without complications. Early recognition of this rare immunological disorder and prompt intervention are critical to prevent further complications.

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