title: Sonographic diagnosis of a neonatal gastric perforation presenting with scrotal swelling.
abstract: Neonatal gastric perforation is a rare, serious and frequently fatal condition of unclear etiology. The most common clinical presentation include tachypnea, respiratory distress, abdominal distension and cyanosis. We report an unusual case of neonatal gastric perforation presenting as erythematous scrotal swelling mimicking testicular torsion. This clinical presentation is unusual and early diagnosis and treatment is essential in order to prevent significant mortality and morbidity.
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Thivon & Papadiamantopoulou Street, 11527 Athens, Greece. dimitri.antoniou@hotmail.com
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Antoniou
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Plataras
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Zarifi
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Christopoulos
mesh_terms: D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography