Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Etiology/Pathophysiology:
From impact injuries due to birth trauma in the neonate or direct
blows to the head in older children. Often have some degree of
comminution. The most frequent sites are the parietal and frontal
bones. Dural tears are present in 33% of cases. Associated
intracranial injuries include contusion / laceration of adjacent
cerebral cortex.
Pathology:
Not applicable
Imaging Findings:
Plain film shows a line of increased density due to overlapping bony
margins or fragments. CT better defines the degree of bone depression
and any underlying brain injury.
DDX:
References:
See References Chapter.
See related Provider Topics Bones, Joints and Muscles, Fractures or Injuries and Wounds.
See related Patient Topics Bones, Joints and Muscles, Fractures or Injuries and Wounds.
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