Use of Color Doppler Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Asymptomatic Full-Term Neonate: A Case Report

Hélio A. Guimarães Filho, Janett J. Liberalino, Ana T. P. Mendonça, Carlos V. S. B. Leite Filho, Leonardo F. Felipe, Carlos F. Melo Júnior

CETRIM-Imaginology Training Center, Jo?o Pessoa, Brazil.

DOI: 10.4236/ijcm.2012.32030                

Abstract

Cerebral hemorrhages are fairly common in full-term neonates with no history of traumatic birth, mostly limited, and with benign evolution. We report a case of a full-term neonate from vaginal birth with caput succedaneum in the right parietal area. The neonate underwent cranial ultrasonography and color Doppler which showed extra-axial blood effusion. Color Doppler showed vessels crossing the collection area, which allowed the diagnosis of subarachnoid hematoma.

Keywords

Cerebral Hemorrhage; Subarachnoid Hematoma; Cranial Ultrasound; Color Doppler

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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