Vernix caseosa granuloma: a rare complication of cesarean section.
We have described a case of vernix caseosa granuloma after cesarean section in a young woman. The granuloma necessitated a second laparotomy and bowel resection. Review of the literature failed to reveal a similar complication after cesarean section.
D000293:Adolescent; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D014708:Vernix Caseosa / Q000473:pathology