Journal article
Neonatal Scalp Abscess: Is It a Benign Disease?
The Journal of emergency medicine, v 40(5), pp e97-e101
2011
PMID: 19846268
Abstract
Background: Neonatal scalp abscesses are a rare but potentially very serious condition. Objectives: This report serves to demonstrate meningitis as a potential complication of neonatal scalp abscess. In addition, we review the current literature on the subject and comment on the most appropriate evaluation and treatment. Case Report: We describe six cases of neonatal scalp abscesses with one complication of enterococcal meningitis. Conclusion: The emergency practitioner should recognize that a neonate with a scalp abscess needs to be evaluated for potential serious complications and treated empirically to cover for organisms of vaginal origin.
Metrics
26 Record Views
6 citations in Scopus
Details
- Title
- Neonatal Scalp Abscess: Is It a Benign Disease?
- Creators
- Evan J. Weiner - Drexel UniversityMark S. McIntosh - University of Florida Health Science CenterMadeline Matar Joseph - University of Florida Health Science CenterNizar Maraqa - University of Florida Health Science CenterPeter G. Davis - Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
- Publication Details
- The Journal of emergency medicine, v 40(5), pp e97-e101
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-79955994388
- Other Identifier
- 991019173673104721