Epidural hematoma of the newborn due to birth trauma.
Epidural hematoma due to birth trauma is unusual. The presentation is similar to subdural hematoma in the newborn, but the results of subdural puncture may be normal. The CT scan is diagnostic and early surgical evacuation may be lifesaving.
D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008576:Meningeal Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D009772:Obstetrical Forceps; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed