IOTW: Infant with Anterior Chest Mass

Posted on: September 17, 2018, by :

This full term newborn presented with an anterior wall chest mass that had been present for 6  days. The baby was well appearing and had no fever. The US is below. MRI confirmed 3 x 4 x 2 cm abscess with possible extension into the anterior mediastinum. The abscess was drained by ENT with no complications. Despite the extent of infection, the infant was afebrile and well appearing. Newborns are tricky!

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