Idiopathic scrotal hematoma in a neonate
Background: Neonatal scrotal hematoma is considered a surgical emergency in the neonatal period. Up to recently, immediate surgical exploration was considered the gold standard for the diagnosis and treatment in the underlying causes.Objective: In this article, we present a case of idiopathic scrota...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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German Medical Science GMS Publishing House
2021-02-01
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| Series: | GMS German Medical Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/gms/2021-19/000288.shtml |
| Summary: | Background: Neonatal scrotal hematoma is considered a surgical emergency in the neonatal period. Up to recently, immediate surgical exploration was considered the gold standard for the diagnosis and treatment in the underlying causes.Objective: In this article, we present a case of idiopathic scrotal hematoma in a neonate.Method: It was managed conservatively with clinical and ultrasonographic follow-up.Result: The hematoma had gradually subsided, and any surgical intervention was avoided to the neonate.Conclusion: With good clinical and imaging follow-up, some cases could be managed nonoperatively. |
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| ISSN: | 1612-3174 |