34 Otitis media with effusion in extremely premature children

Abstract

antibacterial component (for the treatment of purulent inflammation), as well as cerumenolytics for cleaning of the external auditory meatus and the prevention of external otitis and conductive hearing loss. Within 6 months of observation a positive tendency was noted.The child was referred to a geneticist. Mutation was detected in exon 2 of the EDA genec.466C> T in a homozygous state and the diagnosis of hypohydrotic ectoderm dysplasia was confirmed. Vaccination against Str.Pneumoniae and H. influenzae type b was recommended for the prevention of frequent respiratory infections. Conclusions The treatment of children with hypohydrotic ectoderm dysplasia is complex and includes thorough skin and mucous membrane care, vaccination to prevent respiratory infections and development of complications. For early diagnosis and the correct treatment of patients, the awareness of pediatricians and other specialists of the symptoms of rare hereditary diseases as well as interaction with geneticists are of utmost importance.