A Rare Case of Spontaneous Neonatal Splenic Haemorrhage
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https://doi.org/10.32896/tij.v5n3.1-5Keywords:
Neonatal splenic haemorrhage, neonatal anaemia, hemoperitoneum, abdominal ultrasound, splenectomyAbstract
Background: Spontaneous splenic haemorrhage in neonates is extremely rare and often fatal due to delayed diagnosis from non-specific clinical signs.
Case Presentation: A term neonate presented on day two of life with pallor, tachycardia, and abdominal distension. Severe anaemia was noted. Ultrasound revealed a heterogeneous peri-splenic mass; CT confirmed a large peri-splenic hematoma and hemoperitoneum. Despite emergent splenectomy, the infant deteriorated and received palliative care.
Conclusion: Neonatal splenic haemorrhage, though rare, should be considered in neonates with unexplained anaemia and abdominal distension. Early imaging is critical for diagnosis and timely intervention.
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