Spontaneous Rupture of Splenic Hemangioma in a Neonate

J Neonatal Surg. 2016 Jul 3;5(3):36. doi: 10.21699/jns.v5i3.365. eCollection 2016 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Spleen vascular tumors such as hemangiomas, albeit rare, can present during neonatal period with unexplained circulatory shock. We present a case of a newborn with refractory hypovolemic shock and acute abdomen that underwent emergency splenectomy due to spontaneous rupture of a splenic hemangioma.

Keywords: Benign splenic tumor; Circulatory shock; Hemangioma; Rupture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports