À propos de cet article
Publié en ligne: 18 juin 2024
Pages: 319 - 321
Reçu: 01 mars 2024
Accepté: 30 mars 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2024.11891
Mots clés
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BACKGROUND
Spontaneous perforation of the colon in full-term neonates is a rare case, with perforation of the cecum being rarely reported.
CASE PRESENTATION
We present a rare case of spontaneous perforation of the cecum in a term neonate who presented with vomiting and flatulence on the second day of life. Surgical intervention revealed full-thickness perforation in the caecum. Histopathologically, there was no necrotizing enterocolitis and Hirschsprung’s disease.
CONCLUSION
Clinical awareness in this rare case can help prevent delays in diagnosis and hopefully prompt surgical management.