1427 SILENT INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE (ICH) IN THE TERM NEONATE

Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Neonate.

Intracranial hemorrhage is a serious cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonate. Subgaleal, subdural, subarachnoid, and intraventricular hemorrhage have varying pathophysiology, but each can have serious long-term consequences. This article reviews the pathophysiology, presentation, and outcomes for intracranial hemorrhage in the newborn, as well as potential therapeutic interventions.

Comparison of changes in serum fibrinogen level in primary intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) and ischemic stroke

BACKGROUND There is a growing body of evidence indicating that increase in fibrinogen is associated with increased risk of stroke. This study aimed to determine the type of stroke and the role of fibrinogen in stroke type. METHODS This case-control study comprised 58 hospitalized patients with intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) and ischemic stroke. Demographic and clinical characteristics, type of...

Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in children with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP): study of 40 cases.

Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is a rare but devastating complication of childhood immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP). A survey of ICH from 1987 to 2000 identified cases of ICH in childhood ITP in the United States. Forty patients with ICH and 80 matched ITP control subjects were accrued. The estimated incidence of ICH was 0.19% to 0.78%. Platelet counts were less than 20 x 10(9)/L in 90% and...

Diagnostic value of MRI diffusion -weighted imaging in evaluation of- intracranial hemorrhage(ICH)

TREATMENT OF SPONTANEOUS INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE USING UROKINASE

Twenty patients with intracranial hematoma (ICH or IVH) were treated with direct infusion of urokinase through a catheter. Reduction of hematoma volume was observed within a few days. Twelve patients showed good or excellent outcome. No infection or rebleeding was observed.