Unexplained massive subdural haematoma in a newborn delivered by elective caesarian section: a case report

Symptomatic subdural haematoma (SDH) in term infants typically occur following trau- matic vaginal delivery. Emer- gency Caesarean Section (EmC/S) carried out after failed attempts at vaginal delivery may also be com- plicated by symptomatic SDH but spontaneous symptomatic SDH complicating Elective Caesarean Section (ElC/S) is a rarity. We describe a case of massive SDH in a term baby delivered by Elective C/S in the absence of risk factors for intracranial haemorrhage. The aim of this presentation is to high- light the significance of acute sub- dural haematoma in the diagnostic work up of neonates presenting with acute neurologic symptoms in the absence of traumatic delivery.