Benign extra-axial collections of infancy

Pediatr Neurosci. 1985;12(3):140-4. doi: 10.1159/000120236.

Abstract

The clinical histories, physical examinations and results of head computed tomography and head ultrasound scans were reviewed in a group of 15 infants who had macrocrania, excessive extra-axial fluid and normal development. Diagnostic evaluations demonstrated mild ventriculomegaly and extra-axial fluid collections. No treatment was undertaken. All infants continued to exhibit normal development during a period of extended follow-up. In this select group of infants exhibiting these findings, treatment appears to be unnecessary and the prognosis for continued normal development is excellent.

MeSH terms

  • Brain / growth & development*
  • Fetal Macrosomia / physiopathology*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Skull / growth & development*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography