A special and rare case with osteomyelitis: A case report

Fuyong Jiao, Xianpeng Yan

Department of Pediatrics, Shaanxi Province People’s Hospital, Xi’an, China.

DOI: 10.4236/ojped.2013.33029                

Abstract

Background: Neonatal acute hematogenous osteomyelitis is very rare in clinical research. Early diagnosis and treatment to reduce the sequelae is very important. The purpose is to introduce a rare and special case to medical workers, so that readers know how to diagnose and treat such special cases. Methods: Through the clinical manifestations, imaging studies and the results in blood culture. Results: There were no adverse sequelae after effective antibiotics, which were discharged. Conclusion: There is great importance in early diagnosis and treatment of neonatal osteomyelitis.

Keywords

Newborn; Femur Distal in Left;

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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