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  1. J.P.C. Peper

    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

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    What's your diagnosis?

    It's a self-limiting condition.

    I'll post the correct answer in a few days!

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    J.P.C. Peper, Aug 4, 2012
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    was busy with exams...seems this new case like Harlequin color change which occurs in Newborns..
     

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    It's Harlequin colour change
     

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    Harlequin color change
     

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    Correct answer:

    Yes, this is Harlequin colour change.

    A harmless, temporary vasomotoric instability that most commonly occurs in pre-term children. It presents with half-sided redness as a result of a vasomotoric reaction.
     

    J.P.C. Peper, Aug 7, 2012
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