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AN OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE PAEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
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| Niger J Paed 2015; 42 (3):234–236 | |
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CASE REPORT Unexplained massive subdural haematoma in a newborn delivered by elective caesarian section: a case report. |
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Mukhtar-yola M Audu LI Otuneye AT Mairami AB Otubelu EC Kefas JG Hamza N DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njp. v42i3.13 Accepted: 26th March 2015 Audu LI Mukhtar-Yola M, Otunete AT Mairami AB, Nwatah VE Ugwuanyi CU Department of Paediatrics, Mahmud MR Department of Surgery (Neurosurgery) Umar AU Department of radiodiagnosis, National Hospital Abuja Nigeria. Email: drauduli@yahoo.com |
ABSTRACT Abstract: Symptomatic subdural haematoma (SDH) in term infants typically occur following traumatic vaginal delivery. Emergency Caesarean Section (EmC/S) carried out after failed attempts at vaginal delivery may also be complicated by symptomatic SDH but spontaneous symptomatic SDH complicating Elective Caesarean Section (ElC/S) is a rarity. We describe a case of massive SDH in a term baby delivered by Elective C/S in the absence of risk factors for intracranial haemorrhage. The aim of this presentation is to highlight the significance of acute subdural haematoma in the diagnostic work up of neonates presenting with acute neurologic symptoms in the absence of traumatic delivery. Key words: Symptomatic subdural haematoma, Caesarean section, severe birth injuries, neonatal seizure |