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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · AJP Rep 2020; 10(04): e386-e389
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721654
Case Report

Neonatal Extremity Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Diagnosis Requiring Prompt Recognition

Nicholas T. Severyn
1   Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Kok Lim Kua
1   Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Abstract

Neonatal extremity compartment syndrome is an extremely rare diagnosis. Risk factors that predispose infants to a hypercoagulable state or trauma have been implicated, but the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood. The hallmark of the condition is extremity swelling with sentinel skin changes. We report a case of upper extremity compartment syndrome from initial presentation until 3 months after discharge and discuss the importance of prompt diagnosis and timely surgical evaluation.

Keywords

compartment syndrome - fasciotomy - neonatal

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Dr. Severyn obtained consent from the mother to present the case and use images.


Dr. Severyn and Dr. Kua conceptualized and designed the study, drafted the initial manuscript, and critically reviewed and revised the manuscript.


Both Dr. Severyn and Dr. Kua approved the final manuscript as submitted and agreed to be accountable for all aspects of the work.




Publication History

Received: 25 April 2020

Accepted: 21 August 2020

Article published online:
16 November 2020

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