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Neonatal arterial thrombosis: an arcane COVID sequelae
  1. Aishwarya Vijay1,
  2. Swathi Shenoy2 and
  3. Seema Pavaman Sindgikar2
  1. 1Paediatrics, NITTE (DU), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  2. 2Paediatrics, NITTE, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
  1. Correspondence to Dr Swathi Shenoy, Paediatrics, NITTE (DU), Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India; drswathishenoy{at}nitte.edu.in

Abstract

We describe a case of a term neonate with a swollen right arm and weakened pulses, diagnosed with arterial thromboembolism in the right axillary and brachial arteries. Treatment involved heparin, followed by enoxaparin, resulting in significant improvement. Maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy was considered as a potential factor, supported by the newborn’s reactive COVID antibodies. The authors hypothesise a potential correlation between neonatal thrombosis and maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy. It is important to note that this association remains speculative and warrants further investigation for validation. The case underscores the importance of recognising and managing neonatal arterial thrombosis, especially in the context of maternal illness. We discuss the case in detail and review current knowledge on this condition.

  • COVID-19
  • Neonatal health

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  • Contributors SS conceptualised the topic. SPS and SS reviewed the literature with AV. AV drafted the manuscript and SS and SPS critically reviewed the article for its intellectual content.

  • Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

  • Case reports provide a valuable learning resource for the scientific community and can indicate areas of interest for future research. They should not be used in isolation to guide treatment choices or public health policy.

  • Competing interests None declared.

  • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.