Congenital ranula cysts are rare, benign cysts that arise from the obstruction or rupture of the sublingual gland ducts in the oral cavity of newborns. Here, we present a case of a congenital ranula cyst in a newborn, highlighting the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of this rare condition. The neonate presented with a smooth, painless, and non-tender mass in the floor of the mouth, which was identified as a sublingual cyst via ultrasonography.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDeep palmar space infection is a rare but potentially serious condition in neonates that requires prompt diagnosis and management. We present the case of a neonate who developed a deep palmar space infection on day two of life. The neonate presented with swelling, erythema, tenderness, and limited movement of the affected hand.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Cranial Neurosonogram is the preferred method for viewing the infant's brain. Ultrasound tools are portable and may be used at the NICU bedside. This corresponds to the concept of point-of-care testing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGorlin-Goltz syndrome is a hereditary autosomal dominant condition with high penetrance and varied phenotypic expressiveness that can appear spontaneously. It is estimated that between 30% and 50% of people with this disease do not know if any of their family members have had it. Patched (PTCH), a tumor suppressor gene found on the 9q22.
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