title: Spontaneous Splenic Hemorrhage in the Newborn.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Sonia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tiboni
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Umar
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Abdulmajid
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Intensive Care, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Suneel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pooboni
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wighton
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Balgopal
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Eradi
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Haitham
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Dagash
keywords: hemorrhage; neonate; spleen; spontaneous