A case of adrenal haemorrhage after minor trauma in a young child: think of neuroblastoma

Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2006 Oct;16(5):365-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2006-924605.

Abstract

We report a case of neuroblastoma diagnosed after adrenal haemorrhage following a minor trauma in a thirteen-month-old boy. Minor trauma is not commonly described as a cause of AH in the literature. Therefore when no accepted cause for AH can be found in a young child below the age of 5 years, it is important to look for a neuroblastoma and discuss the necessity of surgical exploration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / genetics
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery
  • Adrenal Glands / blood supply
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Neuroblastoma / complications
  • Neuroblastoma / diagnosis*
  • Neuroblastoma / genetics
  • Neuroblastoma / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed