Splenic injury presenting with isolated scrotal findings in a stable newborn.
J Pediatr Surg
; 38(11): 1673-5, 2003 Nov.
Article
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| ID: mdl-14614724
ABSTRACT
Splenic injury in a newborn is a rare occurrence. It typically presents as an acute abdomen in an unstable patient. The authors present a case of splenic injury in a stable newborn infant with isolated scrotal findings. Workup included a testicular ultrasound scan with colorflow Doppler as well as abdominal and pelvic computerized tomography. The patient was treated nonoperatively with serial hematocrits and examinations and was discharged home after a brief hospital course.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Escroto
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Baço
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Traumatismos do Nascimento
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Hematoma
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Hidrocele Testicular
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Surg
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos