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Neonatal adrenal hemorrhage manifesting as acute scrotum: timely diagnosis prevents unnecessary surgery.

Authors :
Avolio L
Fusillo M
Ferrari G
Chiara A
Bragheri R
Source :
Urology [Urology] 2002 Apr; Vol. 59 (4), pp. 601.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Neonatal adrenal hemorrhage presenting as scrotal swelling has been reported in 17 cases, with unnecessary surgical exploration in 7. We report 2 new cases, emphasizing the knowledge of this clinical association and the role of ultrasonography in the differential diagnosis for this specific condition and in all cases of neonatal acute scrotum.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1527-9995
Volume :
59
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Urology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11927330
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0090-4295(01)01610-7