Challenging Cases in Neonatology : Cases From NeoReviews 'Index of Suspicion in the Nursery' and 'Visual Diagnosis'

This valuable reference and learning tool showcases 50 unique, real-life cases from NeoReviewsTM popular “Index of Suspicion in the Nursery" and “Visual Diagnosis”. These 50 cases cover rare conditions or unusual clinical manifestations of common conditions that medical professionals see every day. Topic areas include: · Cardiology · Dermatology · Endocrinology · Fluids and electrolytes · Gastroenterology · Genetics · Hematology and oncology · Inborn errors of metabolism · Maternal-fetal medicine · Neurology · Ophthalmology · Orthopedics · Otolaryngology · Pulmonology More than 100 images provide assistance for visual learning. 4-Star Review! “This is a unique book that may challenge experienced neonatal care providers as well as residents or fellows. Cases are excellent for rounds or other educational purposes. Although individual cases may be found in NeoReviews, this collection is unique and will be welcomed by neonatal educators everywhere.” Jay P. Goldsmith, MD (Tulane University School of Medicine) Doody’s Book Review 2018 Contents......Page 4 Preface......Page 8 Part 1. Cardiology......Page 10 Case 1: Inconsolable Crying While Feeding......Page 12 Case 2: Newborn With Inaudible Heart Sounds......Page 18 Case 3: Noisy Breathing Since Birth......Page 24 Case 4: Fetal Bradycardia That Persists Postnatally......Page 30 Part 2. Dermatology......Page 34 Case 5: Skin Rash, Poor Feeding, and Diarrhea in a 22-Day-Old Boy......Page 36 Case 6: A Rash After Intensive Phototherapy......Page 44 Case 7: Three-Week-Old With Fever and a Desquamating Rash......Page 50 Case 8: Newborn With Hemorrhagic Papulonodular Lesions......Page 58 Case 9: Term Neonate With Hypotension and Rash......Page 66 Case 10: Large Skin Defect of the Trunk Noted at Birth......Page 70 Case 11: An Infant Who Develops an Erythematous Lesion on the Cheek......Page 78 Case 12: Seizure-like Symptoms in a 2-Day-Old Term Girl......Page 86 Part 3. Endocrinology......Page 94 Case 13: Five-Day-Old With Recurrent Hypoglycemia......Page 96 Case 14: 5-Week-Old Dehydrated Infant With Increased Urine Output......Page 104 Case 15: Premature Baby Girl With Ambiguous Genitalia......Page 110 Case 16: Hypoglycemia in a Term Appropriate-for-Gestational-Age Infant......Page 120 Case 17: Six-Day-Old With Tachycardia and Tachypnea......Page 126 Part 4. Fluids and Electrolytes......Page 132 Case 18: Hypernatremia in a 2-Week-Old Preterm Infant......Page 134 Part 5. Gastroenterology......Page 138 Case 19: Poor Feeding and Emesis in a1-Day-Old Boy......Page 140 Case 20: A Preterm Newborn Who Has Abdominal Ascites......Page 150 Case 21: A Preterm Girl Who Has a Distended Abdomen and Absent Bowel Sounds......Page 158 Case 22: Late Preterm Infant With an Abdominal Mass......Page 164 Case 23: Coagulopathy, Hepatomegaly, and Ascites in a Term Newborn......Page 170 Case 24: An Extremely Low-Birthweight Infant Who Has Scrotal Discoloration......Page 176 Case 25: A Newborn Who Has Cystic Structures in the Lung......Page 184 Part 6. Genetics......Page 192 Case 26: Bilateral Pedal Edema in a Newborn......Page 194 Part 7. Hematology/Oncology......Page 200 Case 27: Term Infant With Hepatosplenomegaly......Page 202 Case 28: Blueberry Muffin Rash and Respiratory Distress in a Late-Preterm Infant......Page 210 Case 29: A Newborn Who Has a Swollen Upper Extremity......Page 218 Case 30: Twins With Persistent Jaundice......Page 228 Part 8. Inborn Errors of Metabolism......Page 232 Case 31: Persistent Severe Metabolic Acidosis in a Newborn......Page 234 Case 32: Lethargy in a 5-Day-Old Boy......Page 240 Case 33: Two-Day-Old With Hypothermia and Hypoglycemia......Page 244 Case 34: Lethargy, Stiffening, and Poor Feeding of Term Infant at 21⁄2 Days of Age......Page 250 Case 35: Profuse Diarrhea in a 4-Day-Old Term Boy......Page 254 Part 9. Maternal-Fetal Medicine......Page 260 Case 36: Diagnostic Fetal Heart Tracing......Page 262 Case 37: No Visible Fetal Stomach Bubble and Elevated Amniotic Fluid Index......Page 268 Part 10. Nephrology......Page 274 Case 38: Respiratory Distress, Flaccid Abdominal Musculature, and Cryptorchidism......Page 276 Part 11. Neurology......Page 284 Case 39: Hypotonia and Arthrogryposis in a Neonate......Page 286 Case 40: Two-Day-Old Newborn With Failure to Void......Page 290 Case 41: Term Infant With Episodes of Apnea and Bradycardia......Page 296 Case 42: Two-Month-Old With Episodic Body Contractions......Page 302 Case 43: A Term Newborn Who Has a Sacral Mass......Page 306 Case 44: Neural Tube Defect in Infant of Epileptic Mother......Page 314 Part 12. Otolaryngology......Page 318 Case 45: Masses in the Oral Cavity......Page 320 Case 46: Black Lesion on the Tongue......Page 328 Part 13. Pulmonology......Page 334 Case 47: Late Preterm Baby With Recurrent Respiratory Distress......Page 336 Case 48: Persistent Tachypnea in a Newborn......Page 342 Case 49: Persistent Hypoxemia and Pulmonary Hypertension in a 3-Day-Old Infant......Page 348 Case 50: Respiratory Compromise and Abdominal Wall Crepitus in a 3-Week-Old Infant......Page 356 Case 51: Respiratory Distress and Shock at 1 Month of Age......Page 364 Part 14. Skeletal System......Page 370 Case 52: 36-Week Male Infant With Skeletal Abnormalities......Page 372 Index......Page 380

This valuable reference and learning tool showcases 50 unique, real-life cases from NeoReviews popular “Index of Suspicion in the Nursery" and “Visual Diagnosis”.  These 50 cases cover rare conditions or unusual clinical manifestations of common conditions that medical professionals see every day.  Topic areas include cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, fluids and electrolytes, gastroenterology, genetics, hematology and oncology, inborn errors of metabolism, maternal-fetal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, and pulmonology. More than 100 images provide assistance for visual learning.