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Sudden infant death with periventricular leukomalacia
Journal of Forensic Sciences
|October 1, 1985
Summary
Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), a neonatal brain injury, can be fatal. Distinguishing PVL deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is crucial for families due to different implications.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal neurology
- Pediatric pathology
Background:
- Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a common neonatal brain injury, particularly in premature infants.
- While often considered nonfatal, PVL can lead to severe motor and sensory deficits in survivors.
- PVL is generally recognized by neonatologists but its potential fatality is often underestimated.