Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Preterm Infant- A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Abstract:An intracranial hemorrhage is the pathologic accumulation of blood within the cranial vault. This can be classified based on the place of accumulation.On December 2014 we received a deceased body of 3 day old preterm infant for post mortem examination at department of forensic medicine & toxicology, Adichunhanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B G nagar.On 20 December 2014, there was a quarrel between 2 gentlemen, but accidentally a seven month old pregnant lady came in between them and she was pushed to ground. Soon after that she developed abdominal pain leading to preterm delivery.Deceased neonate was a live born female viable baby, weighing 1 kg and crown rump length is 38 cm, head circumference is 25 cms, foot length is 6cms, dusky red in complexion. Eyelid are separated and eyelashes present, umbilical cord was ligated and dries, meconium has been passed, lanugo hair present over both shoulders, nails are thick and present upto finger ips, scalp hair was black in color and measures 1.5cms in length.The majority of infants with intracranial hemorrhage have no clinical symptoms, including some with moderate to severe hemorrhages. Keywords:preterm, intracerebral hemorrhages, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
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Dr Vijay Kumar AG, Dr Kumar U
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