AI Article Synopsis
- Subgaleal hemorrhage (SGH) can occur after various types of head trauma in children, leading to serious complications.
- In a reported case, a child with SGH experienced bilateral orbital hemorrhages and loss of vision, requiring surgery.
- The article also includes a review of existing literature on SGH and its potential complications.
Article Abstract
Subgaleal hemorrhage (SGH) is a known complication of both major and minor childhood head trauma. Rarely, it can be associated with intraorbital hemorrhage and ocular compromise. We report a child who presented with SGH and later developed orbital hemorrhages bilaterally with loss of vision necessitating surgical intervention. We also review the literature for this condition.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaapos.2008.03.004 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
ocular involvement
4
involvement subgaleal
4
subgaleal hematoma
4
hematoma subgaleal
4
subgaleal hemorrhage
4
hemorrhage sgh
4
sgh complication
4
complication major
4
major minor
4
minor childhood
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!