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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Neonatal care
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Birth trauma incidence has decreased but remains a cause of morbidity.
  • Neonatal skull fractures are rare but serious complications.

Observation:

  • A case of spontaneous neonatal skull fracture is presented.
  • The fracture occurred following a normal vaginal delivery.
  • The infant presented with abnormal facial structure.

Findings:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed the neonatal skull fracture.
  • The fracture healed spontaneously without requiring neurosurgical intervention.

Implications:

  • Skull fractures should be considered in neonates with facial abnormalities, even after uncomplicated deliveries.
  • This case highlights the importance of clinical suspicion and appropriate imaging in diagnosing neonatal skull fractures.