A Right Gluteal Swelling in a 44 Days Old Baby: Challenges in its Diagnosis and Management
Vinay HG
ABSTRACT
In this case report, we describe a case of 44 days old male baby who developed swelling in right gluteal region, gradually progressive, associated with pain, fever and excessive cry since 3 days. On Ultrasonography of the soft tissue showed well defined echogenic linear morphology structure noted for length of 2.5cm foreign body (metal piece / needle) in the right gluteal space at subcutaneous plane. Patient was taken up for surgery under anesthesia with the use of image intensifier. Needle was located and removed. Swelling and pain reduced rapidly. Hence is being discharged with advice and further oral treatment. The following case describes hazards due to mismanagement of needles and suggests valuable guidelines for minimizing the complications arising due to needle.
