Solitary gumma in a neonate. A case report
Date
1988-11
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
An unusual case of congenital syphilis is reported. A week-old baby presented with abdominal distension, small-bowel obstruction, bilious vomiting and a large left upper quadrant mass. Histopathological examination of a specimen of the mass confirmed the clinical diagnosis of gumma formation. Primary resection with end-to-end anastomosis was carried out. The baby made an uneventful recovery.
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CITATION: Heydenrych, J. J. & McCormick, M. V. 1988. Solitary gumma in a neonate. A case report. S Afr Med J, 74:464-465.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
congenital syphilis, gumma formation
Citation
Heydenrych, J.J. & McCormick, M.V. 1988. Solitary gumma in a neonate. A case report. S Afr Med J, 74:464-465.