Unusual Complication of a Neglected Growing Skull Fracture.
Pediatr Neurosurg
; 56(2): 179-183, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The growing skull fracture (GSF) is a rare complication seen after head injury in infants and young children. It occurs due to a wide skull defect with underlying dural defect and changes in pressure gradients within skull cavity. Neglected cases may develop progressive neurological deficits and complications after second head trauma. CaseDiscussion:
We present a 14-year-old child who developed sudden-onset, diffuse, soft, fluctuant, circumferential swelling of the head after a road traffic accident. He had sustained a head injury at the age of 3-months leading to an asymptomatic soft swelling over the skull which was left untreated. Present CT scan of the brain showed a bony defect with ragged edges and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection in subgaleal space circumferentially. He underwent exploration, duroplasty, and cranioplasty and had a good outcome.CONCLUSION:
Neglected GSF can rupture and cause diffuse subgaleal CSF collection. It should be managed with dural repair and cranioplasty.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fraturas Cranianas
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Traumatismos Craniocerebrais
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article