Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of sweat with a high salt content and mucus secretions with an abnormal viscosity.

Umbilical hernia

Protrusion of abdominal contents through a defect in the abdominal wall musculature around the umbilicus. Skin and subcutaneous tissue overlie the defect.


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PMID (PMCID)
15107522
 MALE Infant, Newborn
Perforated acute appendicitis in a term neonate.
Managoli S, Chaturvedi P, Vilhekar KY, Gupta D, Ghosh S.
Indian J Pediatr. 2004;71(4):357-8.
In most of the reported cases, it is seen as a complication of necrotizing enterocolitis, Hirschsprung's disease, cystic fibrosis, meconium plug, inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, Group B Streptococcal septicemia and chorioamnionitis.