A 3.5 month old boy who was presented with the following symptoms.

 
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https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UI60b0djIBQ/mqdefault.jpg 02/19/2024 10:15:59 We delve into the case of a 3.5 month old boy who presented with the following symptoms. During the examination, the infant displayed deep icteric coloring, a tense anterior fontanelle, decerebrate posturing, and hepatosplenomegaly.

The question arises: should a lumbar puncture be performed in this child?

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A 3.5 month old boy who was presented with the following symptoms.

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We delve into the case of a 3.5 month old boy who presented with the following symptoms. During the examination, the infant displayed deep icteric coloring, a tense anterior fontanelle, decerebrate posturing, and hepatosplenomegaly.

The question arises: should a lumbar puncture be performed in this child?

Source Link: https://www.pediatriconcall.com/diagnosis-dilemma/new/neonatal-hepatitis/234

PEDIATRIC ONCALL is the Web's most robust and integrated medical information and education tool with an extensive network of doctors as registered members.
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