Neonatal adrenal hemorrhage with intraperitoneal spill managed conservatively.
A neonate presented with anemia, hyperbilirubinemia and bilateral flank fullness at 23 days of age. Ultrasound abdomen showed bilateral adrenal hemorrhage with intraperitoneal extension on the left side. This was managed nonoperatively and the hematoma resolved completely. Literature regarding this rare entity is described.
Kapoor
Seema
S
Department of Pediatric Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, India. seemam@vsnl.com
Ratan
Simmi K
SK
Sharma
Anita
A
Saini
Shiv Sajan
SS
Sen
Jyotsna
J
Ratan
K N
KN
Gathwala
Geeta
G
D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male