TITLE:
Use of Color Doppler Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Asymptomatic Full-Term Neonate: A Case Report
AUTHORS:
Hélio A. Guimarães Filho, Janett J. Liberalino, Ana T. P. Mendonça, Carlos V. S. B. Leite Filho, Leonardo F. Felipe, Carlos F. Melo Júnior
KEYWORDS:
Cerebral Hemorrhage; Subarachnoid Hematoma; Cranial Ultrasound; Color Doppler
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Vol.3 No.2,
March
16,
2012
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.