Garcia Rafael A, Torres Orlando
Surgery, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PRI.
Pediatric Neurology, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PRI.
Cureus. 2024 Oct 31;16(10):e72788. doi: 10.7759/cureus.72788. eCollection 2024 Oct.
A six-month-old girl presented with feeding intolerance, fever, and left leg swelling. Imaging revealed a proximal left intertrochanteric fracture, along with rib and tibia fractures, raising concerns for non-accidental trauma. Blood cultures confirmed bacteremia caused by ceftriaxone-resistant , necessitating a 10-day course of antibiotics. The patient was immobilized with a hip spica cast, and metabolic and genetic evaluations were negative. She was discharged with instructions for follow-up care. This case highlights the importance of thorough evaluation for non-accidental trauma in infants presenting with unexplained fractures and systemic infections.
一名六个月大的女童出现喂养不耐受、发热和左腿肿胀症状。影像学检查显示左股骨转子间近端骨折,同时伴有肋骨和胫骨骨折,这引发了对非意外性创伤的担忧。血培养证实为由耐头孢曲松菌引起的菌血症,需要进行为期10天的抗生素治疗。患者用髋人字石膏固定,代谢和基因评估结果均为阴性。她出院时得到了后续护理的指示。该病例凸显了对出现不明原因骨折和全身感染的婴儿进行非意外性创伤全面评估的重要性。