Cytomegalovirus-associated colitis mimicking necrotizing enterocolitis - A near miss diagnosis of neonatal colonic stricture
Although cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common congenital infection in neonates, most patients are asymptomatic. Gastrointestinal manifestation is unusual. In this report, we described a newborn with perinatal CMV infection presented with symptoms mimicking necrotizing enterocolitis. We hope to alert cl...
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2014-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Although cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common congenital infection in neonates, most patients are asymptomatic. Gastrointestinal manifestation is unusual. In this report, we described a newborn with perinatal CMV infection presented with symptoms mimicking necrotizing enterocolitis. We hope to alert clinicians about this possible diagnosis when managing newborn gastrointestinal diseases. |
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| Item Description: | 2213-5766 10.1016/j.epsc.2014.09.007 |