Diffuse neonatal hemangiomatosis (DNH) is an extremely rare but deadly neonatal condition which presents as multiple cutaneous hemangiomas and hemangiomas in 3 or more visceral organs. DNH is usually suspected when multiple hemangiomas are found on the skin of the baby. We hereby present an interesting case in a newborn whose diagnosis was made from multiple intracranial, hepatic, and intramuscular hemangiomas, but with a single and unusual cutaneous manifestation over the right ankle.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeonatal varicella infection is a rare condition since vaccine introduction. The authors report the case of a 12-day-old male who presented with a fever and generalised vesicular eruption. The patient's mother had varicella infection 1 day before delivery without treatment.
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October 2010
The 11th World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology took place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand on 17 to 19 November 2009. The theme was "Health and Beauty in Pediatric Dermatology." This report highlights several presentations discussing hemangiomas, infections, and novel and future diagnostic methods and treatment of pediatric dermatologic conditions.
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