Thrombocytopenia in Congenital Rubella

THE syndrome of congenital rubella has been expanded to include such manifestations as neonatal thrombocytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly and regurgitative jaundice, interstitial pneumonitis and bone lesions. The case presented below appears to be unique in comparison with others reported because of the late onset and recurrence of thrombocytopenia as well as the persistence of osseous changes and the coexistence of Hirschsprung's disease. Case Report T.G., a Negro boy, was delivered at term without complications with a birth weight of 3175 gm. (7 pounds). His mother had had fever and a generalized rash during the 9th week of pregnancy. On the 3d day . . .