Abstract

GEFFNER, Sofía C.; BALDINI, Luisa M.  and  PEREZ, Cecilia. Spontaneous intrauterine depressed skull fracture: report of two cases. Arch. argent. pediatr. [online]. 2022, vol.120, n.2, pp.15-15.  Epub Apr 01, 2022. ISSN 0325-0075.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5546/aap.2022.e85.

Spontaneous intrauterine depressed skull fractures are a rare entity. They can appear secondarily to head trauma (before or during birth) or due to unknown etiology. They usually require a complete evaluation from pediatric neurosurgery specialists. Their optimal management, including timely surgical treatment remains controversial.

We describe two cases delivered by cesarean section, with postnatal diagnosis of spontaneous intrauterine depressed skull fracture. Both had a normal neurological exam. A skull radiography and head CT were performed, and no associated lesions were found. Both cases required surgical correction, with positive results.

Keywords : skull fracture depressed; congenital abnormalities; fractures; spontaneous.

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