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View larger version (63K): [in this window] [in a new window]   A male infant was born at 38 weeks and 1 day of gestation with a weight of 3430 g. When the child was five months old, his mother noticed an unusual weight gain and a rash. He was referred for medical treatment at seven months of age. His weight was 8450 g, and his blood pressure was elevated, at 114/52 mm Hg. What is the diagnosis? Editor's note: We invite our readers to submit their answers at www.nejm.org/mystery. We will publish the diagnosis in the Correspondence section of the March 10, 2005, issue and e-mail it to everyone who submits an answer. All answers must be received by February 3, 2005.

 

Hans Hartmann, M.D.
Urs Schumacher, M.D.
Kantonsspital Muensterlingen
CH-8596 Muensterlingen, Switzerland

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N Engl J Med 2005; 352:1047-1048, Mar 10, 2005. Correspondence

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• Hartmann, H., Schumacher, U., Baden, L. R. (2005). Medical Mystery Answer: Male Infant with Unusual Weight Gain and Rash. NEJM 352: 1047-1048 [Full Text]