06 January 2023>: Articles
Vernix Caseosa Peritonitis Causing Acute Abdomen After Cesarean Section: A Case Series
Challenging differential diagnosis, Rare disease
Christina H.J. Yang A* , Elizabeth N. Eykman B , Christopher J. Smith B , James Bacon B , Jonathan M. Morris B , Rodney J. Baber E , Sean K.M. Seeho ADOI: 10.12659/AJCR.938276
Am J Case Rep 2023; 24:e938276
Figure 2. Inflammatory response near appendiceal serosa with features of vernix caseosa peritonitis. Keratinous material (yellow arrow) surrounded by granulomatous inflammation including foreign body – type giant cells (black arrows). Neutrophils, lymphocytes, and histiocytes are also seen.