Abstract
During the latest decades the incidence of birth traumas has decreased significantly. Even so the traumas still contribute to an increased mortality and morbidity. We present a case of spontaneous neonatal skull fracture following a normal vaginal delivery. Abnormal facial structure was seen, and the fracture was identified with an MRI. The fractures healed without neurosurgical intervention. Case reports show that even in uncomplicated vaginal deliveries skull fractures can be seen and should be suspected in children with facial abnormalities.
Translated title of the contribution | Neonatal skull fracture. |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 177 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 2-3 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 10 Feb 2014 |