Neck Abscess due to Goose Feathers Leaked From a Down Comforter: Case Report, Review of Literature, and Recommendations for Parents

We present a 10-month-old baby girl who developed a neck abscess from the penetration of neck skin by 2 goose feathers that leaked from a down comforter. We review the risks of down and feather bedding and discuss consumer recommendations for parents and pediatricians.

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 2013-08, Vol.52 (8), p.707-709
Main Authors: Hendizadeh, Leenoy, Zaghi, Soroush, Yaphockun, Karen, Molas-Torreblanca, Kira, Don, Debra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscess - etiology
Abscess - physiopathology
Abscess - therapy
Accidents
Animals
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Babies
Bedding
Bedding and Linens - adverse effects
Consumer Product Safety
Drainage - methods
Feathers
Female
Geese
Girls
Guidelines as Topic
Hazards
Humans
Infant
Infections
Neck
Parents - education
Pediatrics
Risk Assessment
Skin Diseases - etiology
Skin Diseases - physiopathology
Skin Diseases - therapy
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Summary:We present a 10-month-old baby girl who developed a neck abscess from the penetration of neck skin by 2 goose feathers that leaked from a down comforter. We review the risks of down and feather bedding and discuss consumer recommendations for parents and pediatricians.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/0009922813482517