Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
Diagnosis certain
Citation, DOI & case data
Citation:
Gaillard F, Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 05 Feb 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-5961
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5961
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2nd Apr 2009
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Presentation
This baby was born premature at 27 weeks. He is now 2 months old (35 weeks corrected) and presents with abdominal distension.
Patient Data
Age: 2 months
Gender: Male
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The bowel is distended, and a bubbly appearance to the bowel wall is in keeping with mural gas.
Case Discussion
Necrotizing enterocolitis typically occurs in premature infants, although in most cases it is seen within 10 days of birth.
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