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Omphalitis as a presentation of multiple liver abscesses in a term neonate.

Aabha Phalak YewaleBaldev S Prajapati
Published in: Tropical doctor (2024)
We report a case of term neonate presenting with purulent and foul-smelling discharge from the umbilicus, later investigated to have multiple non-drainable, sterile liver micro-abscesses. Conservative management was continued with intravenous antibiotics, after completion of a total of six weeks of antibiotics, all liver abscesses resolved and the baby was discharged.
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