Scrotal hematoma of the newborn in the tropics: What attitude?

Ello Nicolas Moh; Yapi Landry Ake; Kokoe Gonebo Midekor; Sohie Dria A K Kouassi; Leopold Azakpa; Rebecca Bonny

doi:10.4103/ajps.AJPS_17_17

Scrotal hematoma of the newborn in the tropics: What attitude?

Afr J Paediatr Surg. 2019 Jan-Mar;16(1):40-42. doi: 10.4103/ajps.AJPS_17_17.

Authors

Ello Nicolas Moh¹, Yapi Landry Ake¹, Kokoe Gonebo Midekor¹, Sohie Dria A K Kouassi¹, Leopold Azakpa¹, Rebecca Bonny¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Paediatric Surgery, UTHC of Cocody, Abidjan R.C.I, Abidjan 03, Côte d'Ivoire.

Abstract

Scrotal hematoma (SH) in newborn is a rare condition. It can occur secondary to adrenal hemorrhage which often is associated with birth trauma. Scrotal hematoma often raises the suspicion of testicular torsion leading to unnecessary surgery. We report two cases which improved our management approach.

Keywords: Adrenal hemorrhage; newborn; scrotal hematoma.

Publication types

Case Reports