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Cranial trauma following birth in term infants

S J King1, A E Boothroyd

  • 1Department of Radiology, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, UK.

The British Journal of Radiology
|May 14, 1998
PubMed

Insights

This review highlights imaging features of term birth-related cranial injuries in newborns. It covers scalp, skull, and intracranial injuries, aiding radiologists in diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Neonatal Imaging
  • Neuroradiology

Background:

  • Birth-related cranial injuries are a significant concern in neonatology.
  • Accurate imaging is crucial for timely diagnosis and management of these injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate the diverse imaging characteristics of cranial injuries in term newborns.
  • To aid radiologists in differentiating various scalp, skull, and intracranial pathologies.

Main Methods:

  • Pictorial review of imaging findings.
  • Inclusion of common and less common birth-related cranial injuries.
  • Emphasis on differentiating imaging features.

Main Results:

  • Detailed imaging examples of cephalhaematoma, skull fractures, and subgaleal haemorrhage.
  • Illustrations of extradural, subdural, and subarachnoid haemorrhage.
  • Imaging of leptomeningeal cysts and brain infarcts associated with birth trauma.

Conclusions:

  • Radiologists must recognize the spectrum of cranial injuries in term neonates.
  • Familiarity with differentiating imaging features is essential for accurate diagnosis.
  • This review serves as a visual guide for identifying and classifying birth-related cranial trauma.

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