Abstract
A male infant was born at 34 weeks’ gestation with generalized hyperkeratotic plaques on the limbs along with extensive areas of vernix caseosa–like changes on the head and trunk.
Prenatal and Birth Histories
32-year-old gravida 1, para 1 woman with a normal fetal survey
Pregnancy was complicated by mild polyhydramnios; premature rupture of membranes occurred at 32 weeks’ gestation
First child of nonconsanguineous parents of French Canadian ancestry
Estimated gestational age was 34 weeks
Spontaneous vaginal delivery of male infant following unstoppable preterm labor; prophylactic antibiotics were started when the membranes ruptured 2 weeks earlier; Apgar scores were 7 and 8 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively; no resuscitation required
Birthweight 2.415 kg (50%), birth head circumference 32.5 cm (90%), birth length 44 cm (50%)
Presentation (Day of Birth)
At birth, striking skin changes were noted in the form of generalized edematous spongy hyperkeratotic plaques on the limbs along with extensive areas of vernix caseosa–like changes on the head and trunk (Fig 1). The amniotic fluid appeared thickened because of the presence of skin debris. The infant did not have any respiratory distress. The infant was placed in an incubator with 60% to 70% humidity.
Prenatal and Birth Histories
32-year-old gravida 1, para 1 woman with a normal fetal survey
Pregnancy was complicated by mild polyhydramnios; premature rupture of membranes occurred at 32 weeks’ gestation
First child of nonconsanguineous parents of French Canadian ancestry
Estimated gestational age was 34 weeks
Spontaneous vaginal delivery of male infant following unstoppable preterm labor; prophylactic antibiotics were started when the membranes ruptured 2 weeks earlier; Apgar scores were 7 and 8 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively; no resuscitation required
Birthweight 2.415 kg (50%), birth head circumference 32.5 cm (90%), birth length 44 cm (50%)
Presentation (Day of Birth)
At birth, striking skin changes were noted in the form of generalized edematous spongy hyperkeratotic plaques on the limbs along with extensive areas of vernix caseosa–like changes on the head and trunk (Fig 1). The amniotic fluid appeared thickened because of the presence of skin debris. The infant did not have any respiratory distress. The infant was placed in an incubator with 60% to 70% humidity.
Original language | English |
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Article number | NEOREVIEWS Vol. 19 No. 1 January 01, 2018 |
Pages (from-to) | e64-e68 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | NeoReviews |
Volume | Vol. 19 No. 1 January 01, 2018 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2018 |