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Neonatal splenic rupture: an unusual manifestation

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Neonatal splenic rupture is relatively rare [4] and is usually associated with a traumatic delivery [3]. The clinical manifestation are those of hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock. We present two unusual cases of spontaneous neonatal splenic rupture whose initial clinical manifestation was a hematocele of the scrotal sac. The clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management of such cases is discussed with a review of the literature.

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  1. Department of Neonatology, “Bnai-Zion” Medical Center, 47 Golomb St., 31048, Haifa, Israel

    David Bader & Anna Berger

  2. Department of Pediatric Surgery, “Bnai-Zion” Medical Center, 47 Golomb St., 31048, Haifa, Israel

    Jorge G. Mogilner & Samuel Eldar

  3. Central Emek Hospital, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel

    Daniel Reich & Leonardo Siplovich

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Bader, D., Mogilner, J.G., Berger, A. et al. Neonatal splenic rupture: an unusual manifestation. Pediatr Surg Int 8, 151–153 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00184225

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