Biomedical subjects

Nutan Kamath

Publications and source records attributed to Nutan Kamath.

4 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2005

SIADH complicating deep neck abscess in infancy.

Symptomatic hyponatremia due to syndrome of inappropriate secretion of anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH) in infancy is seen usually with pneumonia and meningitis and its association with deep neck abscess is not documented. Recognition and appropriate management of this complication is important to prevent mortality and long-term neurological morbidity. We report a 3-month-old infant with parapharyngeal abscess presenting with altered sensorium and recurrent seizures as a result of hyponatremia due to SIADH. The clinical course and outcome is described. Limitation of imaging modalities in an infant with airway compromise is discussed.

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PubMed2004

Thrombocytopenia in hepatitis A--an atypical presentation.

Acute hepatitis due to hepatitis A virus (HAV) is usually a benign self-limiting disease during childhood. Autoimmune manifestations are rare with acute HAV, especially in children. We report an 8-year-old boy with severe thrombocytopenia as an initial manifestation of acute HAV infection. Bone marrow examination suggested peripheral destruction of platelets. His clinical course was complicated by persistent severe thrombocytopenia and progressive cholestasis requiring prednisolone therapy.

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PubMed2004

Bilateral congenital split hand with tibial aplasia.

The authors report on a child with bilateral typical split-hand (ectrodactyly) and tibial aplasia, probably the first Indian report. Minor limb malformations in the maternal side suggests an autosomal dominant inheritance. The clinical spectrum and the inheritance of this malformation are discussed. Prenatal screening in families with such malformations is essential.

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PubMed2002

Chromobacterium violaceum septicemia.

Chromobacterium violaceum is an extremely rare human pathogen. We report a rare case of septicemia with multiple abscesses and otitis media in a newborn caused by chromobacterium violaceum.

Bacteremia↗