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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
12
pubmed:dateCreated
1983-1-19
pubmed:abstractText
Ecchymosis of the scrotum and lower abdominal wall occurred in four newborn boys. All were anemic. Three had coagulation abnormalities and evidence of sepsis. In two, group B streptococcal septicemia was documented. Intraperitoneal hemorrhage from a ruptured subcapsular hematoma of the liver was the source of blood in the scrotum in three, and most probably in the fourth as well. Two infants died in spite of antibiotics, vigorous blood replacement, including exchange transfusion, and desperation laparotomies for continued intraperitoneal hemorrhage. Newborns with scrotal ecchymosis should be examined for intraperitoneal hemorrhage, ruptured subcapsular hematoma of the liver being the most probable source. Their coagulation status should also be evaluated, and sepsis should be suspected, especially in those with a demonstrated coagulopathy. Group B Streptococcus is a likely primary etiologic agent in these critically ill neonates. Nonoperative treatment, as given the two survivors in this experience, is preferred.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0038-4348
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
75
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1471-5, 1478
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Anti-Bacterial Agents, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Ecchymosis, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Genital Diseases, Male, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Hematoma, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Hemoperitoneum, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Hemorrhage, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Humans, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Infant, Newborn, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Infant, Newborn, Diseases, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Liver, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Liver Diseases, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Male, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Peritoneal Diseases, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Rupture, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Scrotum, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Streptococcal Infections, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Streptococcus agalactiae, pubmed-meshheading:6755734-Whole Blood Coagulation Time
pubmed:year
1982
pubmed:articleTitle
Scrotal ecchymosis: sign of intraperitoneal hemorrhage in the newborn.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports