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

• Main Authors: Ello Nicolas Moh (Author), Yapi Landry Ake (Author), Kokoe Gonebo Midekor (Author), Sohie Dria A.K. Kouassi (Author), Leopold Azakpa (Author), Rebecca Bonny (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...