Massive subacute subdural hematoma in 48hrs old Neonate; Ethiopian case report

Abstract

Intracranial hemorrhage including subdural hematoma of infancy is common. But symptomatic subdural hematoma requiring surgical intervention is rare in newborns. We operated on 48hr old newborn who presented with vomiting, abnormal body movement, ptosis, and change in mentation for 24hrs. The patient was scanned with trans-fontanel sonography and a brain CT scan. With the diagnosis of subdural hematoma; burr hole and hematoma evacuation were done.

Keywords

• Newborn
• Subdural Hematoma
• Ptosis