A newborn with a large mass: vacuum extraction-caused dura lesion

Clin Case Rep. 2015 Dec 6;4(1):101-2. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.428. eCollection 2016 Jan.

Abstract

We report on a newborn with a large, high parieto-frontally located mass after vacuum extraction. Imaging methods revealed a large subcutaneous collection of cerebrospinal fluid and hemorrhage. Traumatic dura lesions should be considered in neonates presenting with a large head lump after assisted delivery with vacuum extraction.

Keywords: traumatic dura lesion; vacuum extraction.