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Journal of Pediatric Neurology
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771380
Review Article

Comprehensive Clinical and Neuroimaging Review of Posterior Fossa Hemorrhage in Preterm and Term Newborns

Mandy Hsu 
1   University Park Program, Penn State College of Medicine, State College, Pennsylvania, United States
,
Zahra Zhu
2   College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
,
Sirajul Islam
3   New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, United States
,
Ryan J. Chang
2   College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
,
Nouran Hammad
4   School of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
,
Kalyan C. Bonda
5   Alluri Sita Ramaraju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
,
Ermal Aliu
6   Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
,
Chintan Gandhi
6   Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
,
Gayatra Mainali
6   Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
,
Krishnamoorthy Thamburaj
7   Department of Radiology, Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
,
Sunil Naik
6   Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
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Abstract

Posterior fossa hemorrhage (PFH) is a highly morbid condition in preterm and term infants. In this article, we aim to first describe a case of PFH, and using this example, provide a comprehensive narrative review of the pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of PFH. Management may differ depending on the etiology and based on careful consideration of the risks and benefits of surgical versus conservative management.

Keywords

posterior fossa hemorrhage - Noonan syndrome - pediatrics


Publication History

Received: 02 May 2023

Accepted: 25 June 2023

Article published online:
28 July 2023

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