Fatal Vernix Caseosa Aspiration Associated With Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn

Vernix caseosa aspiration is an extremely rare condition resulting in high mortality if complicated by persistent hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Herein we offer the first case report of PPHN due to massive vernix caseosa aspiration documented by histopathological examination. This case report i...

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Published in:Pediatric and developmental pathology 2017-04, Vol.20 (2), p.168-171
Main Authors: Nakwan, Narongsak, Kamolvisit, Wuttichart, Napapongsuriya, Charoen, Chaiwiriyawong, Pornpreenun, Charoenlap, Cheep
Format: Article
Language:English
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Fatal Outcome
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Persistent Fetal Circulation Syndrome - diagnosis
Persistent Fetal Circulation Syndrome - etiology
Respiratory Aspiration - complications
Respiratory Aspiration - diagnosis
Respiratory Aspiration - pathology
Vernix Caseosa
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Summary:Vernix caseosa aspiration is an extremely rare condition resulting in high mortality if complicated by persistent hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Herein we offer the first case report of PPHN due to massive vernix caseosa aspiration documented by histopathological examination. This case report is presented to provide a synopsis of the pathoetiology of PPHN related to vernix caseosa aspiration syndrome as likely to be encountered by neonatologists and general pediatricians involved with neonatal care.
ISSN:1093-5266
1615-5742
DOI:10.1177/1093526616686243