Clinical Case Database / Category: Patient Management
Investigating a neonate with failure to thrive
Publication details
Dr Judith Van Der Voort, Dr Munirah Mazlan
Foundation Years Journal, volume 8, issue 8, p.37 (123Doc Education, London, September 2014)
Abstract
A 19 day old baby presented with excessive weight loss after birth, the initial cause of which was unclear. This article will provide a systematic approach to excessive weight loss after birth and faltering growth in infancy. No consensus exists on the definition of faltering growth and it’s duration. Weight gain less than expected for age (26-31 g/day between 0-3 months and 9-18 grams between 3-12 months) is one of the parameters used. History, examination and investigations will be explored to form a differential diagnosis and make a diagnosis.
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Authors
Dr Judith Van Der Voort (Corresponding author)
Consultant Paediatrician
University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff CF14 4XW
judith.vandervoort@wales.nhs.uk
Dr Munirah Mazlan
Paediatric Specialist Trainee Year 1
University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff CF14 4XW
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