Bilateral acromial fractures in a neonate with epileptic encephalopathy

Pediatr Radiol. 2011 Jun;41(6):788-9. doi: 10.1007/s00247-010-1918-x. Epub 2011 Jan 13.

Abstract

We present a case of a newborn male with seizures who on subsequent radiographs was shown to have bilateral acromial fractures. These are uncommon fractures and are described in association with nonaccidental injury (NAI). However, in this case NAI was thought unlikely due to continuous hospitalisation of the boy. The possible aetiologies are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acromion / diagnostic imaging*
  • Acromion / injuries*
  • Acromion / pathology
  • Fractures, Bone / complications*
  • Fractures, Bone / congenital
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intellectual Disability / diagnosis*
  • Intellectual Disability / etiology*
  • Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Spasms, Infantile / diagnosis*
  • Spasms, Infantile / etiology*

Supplementary concepts

  • Epileptic encephalopathy, Lennox-Gastaut type