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Question :

Posted On : 20 Dec 2003

Can you suggest the significane of delayed detachement of the umbilical cord in a sick preterm.

Expert Answer :

No expert answer available.

Answer Discussion :

Dr.H.D.Sahni

It may signify fulminant septicemia leading to neutropenia.In fact any condition causing neutropenia or decreased immunity may delay detachment of umblical cord.Some cases of congenital neutropenia do present as delayed detachment of umblical cord even in apparently healthy babies.

21 years ago

Roshdy Sourour

leukocyte adhesion deficiency

21 years ago

Dr Usha Muthukrishna

umbilical sepsis

21 years ago

dr amulya kudchadkar

no significance

21 years ago

drshripad

Delayed cord fall is due to poor macrophage activity

21 years ago

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