Open AccessLeucocyte adhesion defect presenting as fulminant sepsis in a new born
Author(s) -
Vishal Gupta,
Aakash Pandita,
Astha Panghal,
Anish Pillai
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr-2018-227065
Subject(s) - hepatosplenomegaly , medicine , fulminant , sepsis , adhesion , pediatrics , pathology , immunology , disease , chemistry , organic chemistry
We present a term neonate with severe sepsis, presenting on day 10 of life. The neonate presented with bilateral purulent eye discharge and hepatosplenomegaly. On investigation, persistent leucocytosis was observed and thus the possibility of leucocyte adhesion defect was considered. Flow cytometry confirmed the diagnosis.