Spontaneous Splenic Hemorrhage in the Newborn.
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ABSTRACT: Spontaneous splenic hemorrhage in the newborn is a rare entity. The presentation is usually with a triad of bleeding, abdominal distension, and hemoperitoneum. Rapid diagnosis is essential as left untreated, death is inevitable. We present a case with an unusual initial presentation of a scrotal hematocele and ultrasonography suggesting an adrenal hemorrhage. At laparotomy, splenic preservation was unsuccessful, and therefore, splenectomy was performed. The child recovered well from the procedure.
SUBMITTER: Tiboni S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4712061 | biostudies-other | 2015 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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