Necrotizing enterocolitis

Case contributed by Keshaw Kumar
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Premature neonate. Sepsis and abdominal distension

Patient Data

Age: 10 days
Gender: Female
x-ray

Air filled distended bowel loops in all over the abdomen. Air lucency is seen in the bowel wall (pneumatosis intestinalis), clearly seen on right side.

Case Discussion

Final diagnosis was necrotizing enterocolitis in a premature neonate.

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