JOURNAL ARTICLE

Neonatal calvarial osteomyelitis secondary to perinatal skin infection.

  • Published In: Journal of Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine, 2026, v. 19, n. 3. P. 326 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Santos Gómez, L; Fernández Morán, E; Calvo Penín, C; Amat Valero, S; Vega Mata, N; Rubín Roger, S; Vázquez Villa, JM; Fernández Colomer, B 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on a rare case of neonatal skull infection caused by Escherichia coli, complicated by osteomyelitis and epidural abscesses following forceps-assisted delivery with occipital skin erosions. The neonate presented with scalp lesions and systemic inflammatory markers, and diagnosis was confirmed through imaging and positive bacterial cultures. Treatment involved surgical drainage and prolonged antibiotic therapy tailored to sensitivity results, leading to full clinical and radiological resolution. The report emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and combined surgical and antibiotic management to prevent serious local and systemic complications in neonatal skull infections. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine. 2026/05, Vol. 19, Issue 3, p326
  • Document Type:Case Study
  • Subject Area:Biology
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1934-5798
  • DOI:10.1177/19345798251372535
  • Accession Number:192252154
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