Breakage of a fetal scalp blade with retention of fragments in the infant's scalp.
A term infant underwent scalp blood sampling just prior to delivery because of fetal tachycardia. Afterward, a portion of the scalp blade tip was missing and was noted in two fragments on x-ray film. Because of concern about the difficulty of removal, the fragments were left in situ. The infant progressed well.
D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography; D012535:Scalp / Q000098:blood supply; D013525:Surgical Instruments