Intracranial hemorrhage associated with medulla oblongata dysplasia in a premature infant: A case report. Issue 17 (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jiang, Li-Na; Wei, Mei-Chen; Cui, Hong
• Other Names: NA. section editor.
• Is Part Of: Medicine. Volume 97:Issue 17(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: case report -- infant -- intracranial hemorrhage -- medulla oblongata dysplasia -- neonate; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Geneeskunde; Medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000010424
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-7974

Abstract

Abstract: Rationale: Medulla oblongata dysplasia is an extremely rare form of neurodevelopmental immaturity in premature infants. Intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants may be closely related to neurodevelopmental immaturity. Diagnoses: We report a female premature infant who succumbed to intracranial hemorrhage caused by medulla oblongata dysplasia. Patient concerns: The infant was born at 31 weeks gestation. The onset manifestation was symptomatic epilepsy associated with subependymal hemorrhage. Interventions: Levetiracetam and sodium valproate were administered. During the hospitalization, hydrocephalus developed and the intracranial hemorrhage aggravated. Outcomes: The infant died on day 171 after birth. Lessons: Early identification and prompt treatment should be emphasized. Clinicians should be aware of this condition, as it can potentially cause neonatal intracranial hemorrhage.