Persistent Oozing From Umbilical in Pediatrics — Case | Neonatology | SMLE Q#18638
SMLE Question #18638
Pediatrics
Neonatology
Objective: OBJ-NEO-HEM-001
Last updated: February 2026
A 7-day-old neonate is brought for persistent oozing from the umbilical stump. The infant is exclusively breastfed. There is no family history of bleeding disorders. Examination shows mild bleeding at the stump without petechiae, purpura, or hepatosplenomegaly. Parents are unsure whether routine neonatal prophylaxis was administered after delivery. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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