Unsuspected splenic rupture in a neonate.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2000
Abstract
Serious intra-abdominal injuries in neonates are very rare. In addition, the signs and symptoms of hemoperitoneum caused by bleeding from solid viscera are vague and nonspecific and often are not recognized before the onset of hypovolemic shock or death. In this report, we describe a 2-day-old infant who presented with shock and pallor who had a ruptured spleen, presumably from birth. We also review the literature and the importance of recognizing this injury in the emergency department setting.
Volume
16
Issue
1
First Page
28
Last Page
30
ISSN
0749-5161
Published In/Presented At
Longobardi, Y., Lessin, M. S., Kleinman, M., Wesselhoeft, C. W., & Berns, S. D. (2000). Unsuspected splenic rupture in a neonate. Pediatric emergency care, 16(1), 28–30. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006565-200002000-00009
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
10698140
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics, Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article