Meconium pseudocyst presenting as massive ascites in a new-born

Meconium pseudocyst presenting as massive ascites in a new-born

Meconium pseudocyst (MPC) is a rare but well-known surgical condition due to prenatal bowel perforation. A case of MPC secondary to prenatal bowel perforation is presented. Massive ascites requiring peritoneal drainage and disappearance of prenatal intraperitoneal calcifications have not been previo...

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Main Authors: Suhail A. Khan, MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics), Manjiri Khare, FRCOG (London), MD, FCPS, DNB, Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound RCOG/RCR (London), Diploma in Health Services Research (University of Leicester), Haitham Dagash, FRCSEd (Paed), Venkatesh Kairamkonda, FRCPCH, MRCP, MRCPCH, MD (UK), MD, MSc, DNB, DCH
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-02-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043318304606
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spelling doaj-1fc2caa01cef4f409b59e0eae39839f52020-11-24T23:44:26ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332019-02-01142235237Meconium pseudocyst presenting as massive ascites in a new-bornSuhail A. Khan, MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics)0Manjiri Khare, FRCOG (London), MD, FCPS, DNB, Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound RCOG/RCR (London), Diploma in Health Services Research (University of Leicester)1Haitham Dagash, FRCSEd (Paed)2Venkatesh Kairamkonda, FRCPCH, MRCP, MRCPCH, MD (UK), MD, MSc, DNB, DCH3Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills road, Cambridge CB20QQ, UK; Corresponding author.Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Womens and Perinatal Services, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester LE1 5WW, United KingdomPaediatric Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester LE1 5WW, United KingdomNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester LE1 5WW, United KingdomMeconium pseudocyst (MPC) is a rare but well-known surgical condition due to prenatal bowel perforation. A case of MPC secondary to prenatal bowel perforation is presented. Massive ascites requiring peritoneal drainage and disappearance of prenatal intraperitoneal calcifications have not been previously reported in MPC. MPC may present at birth with large ascites requiring peritoneal drainage to establish breathing and ventilation. Absence of prenatal intra-abdominal calcifications does not rule out MPC. Keywords: Meconium pseudocyst, Meconium peritonitis, Antenatal perforation, Intra-abdominal calcifications, Ascites, Peritoneal drainagehttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043318304606
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author Suhail A. Khan, MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics)
Manjiri Khare, FRCOG (London), MD, FCPS, DNB, Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound RCOG/RCR (London), Diploma in Health Services Research (University of Leicester)
Haitham Dagash, FRCSEd (Paed)
Venkatesh Kairamkonda, FRCPCH, MRCP, MRCPCH, MD (UK), MD, MSc, DNB, DCH
spellingShingle Suhail A. Khan, MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics)
Manjiri Khare, FRCOG (London), MD, FCPS, DNB, Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound RCOG/RCR (London), Diploma in Health Services Research (University of Leicester)
Haitham Dagash, FRCSEd (Paed)
Venkatesh Kairamkonda, FRCPCH, MRCP, MRCPCH, MD (UK), MD, MSc, DNB, DCH
Meconium pseudocyst presenting as massive ascites in a new-born
Radiology Case Reports
author_facet Suhail A. Khan, MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics)
Manjiri Khare, FRCOG (London), MD, FCPS, DNB, Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound RCOG/RCR (London), Diploma in Health Services Research (University of Leicester)
Haitham Dagash, FRCSEd (Paed)
Venkatesh Kairamkonda, FRCPCH, MRCP, MRCPCH, MD (UK), MD, MSc, DNB, DCH
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title Meconium pseudocyst presenting as massive ascites in a new-born
title_short Meconium pseudocyst presenting as massive ascites in a new-born
title_full Meconium pseudocyst presenting as massive ascites in a new-born
title_fullStr Meconium pseudocyst presenting as massive ascites in a new-born
title_full_unstemmed Meconium pseudocyst presenting as massive ascites in a new-born
title_sort meconium pseudocyst presenting as massive ascites in a new-born
publisher Elsevier
series Radiology Case Reports
issn 1930-0433
publishDate 2019-02-01
description Meconium pseudocyst (MPC) is a rare but well-known surgical condition due to prenatal bowel perforation. A case of MPC secondary to prenatal bowel perforation is presented. Massive ascites requiring peritoneal drainage and disappearance of prenatal intraperitoneal calcifications have not been previously reported in MPC. MPC may present at birth with large ascites requiring peritoneal drainage to establish breathing and ventilation. Absence of prenatal intra-abdominal calcifications does not rule out MPC. Keywords: Meconium pseudocyst, Meconium peritonitis, Antenatal perforation, Intra-abdominal calcifications, Ascites, Peritoneal drainage
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