Spontaneous Rupture of Splenic Hemangioma in a Neonate

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

• Hemangioma
• Benign splenic tumor
• Circulatory shock
• Rupture