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On given radiograph, what is the diagnosis in premature baby ?
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
NG tube is seen in situ.
Branching lucencies are seen in hepatic region, which in a premature baby with given clinical presentation, are suggestive of necrotizing enterocolitis.
There is prominent and few dilated air filled small bowel loops in the centre of the abdomen.
Needs follow up to check for fixed bowel pattern and development of pneumoperitoneum which would be a surgical emergency.
The included chest shows mild ground glass with prominent interstitial marking, in keeping with residual hyaline membrane disease.