A Neonate with Petechiae and Pancytopenia at Birth as Uncommon Presentation of Congenital HIV Infection
Somjai Kanjanapongkul MD*, Varaporn Sangtawesin MD**
Affiliation : * Hemato/Oncology Unit, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok ** Newborn Unit. Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok
The authors describe a Thai newborn boy who was presented with petechiae, hepatosplenomegaly and pancytopenia at birth caused by congenital HIV infection. His clinical presentations were appeared on the early onset after birth. The bone marrow finding has shown hypocellularity which was also rare in HIV- infected children.
Keywords : Newborn, Congenital HIV infection, Pancytopenia, Petechiae
