Congenital depressed skull fracture in a neonate without obstetric trauma

This case underscores the importance of perinatal history and neuroimaging in distinguishing spontaneous from traumatic fractures and supports conservative management in neurologically intact infants.

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South African Journal of Radiology
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2026-02-04
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https://doi.org/10.4102/sajr.v30i1.3305
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Child Abuse and Related Trauma
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Congenital depressed skull fracture in a neonate without obstetric trauma

Luvo Gaxa, Baby S. Lekhuleni, Elliot K. Mmutle
South African Journal of Radiology
Child Abuse and Related Trauma
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Congenital depressed skull fracture in a neonate without obstetric trauma

Luvo Gaxa, Baby S. Lekhuleni, Elliot K. Mmutle
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Abstract

This case underscores the importance of perinatal history and neuroimaging in distinguishing spontaneous from traumatic fractures and supports conservative management in neurologically intact infants.

South African Journal of RadiologyVol. 30(1)
Nini Hospital (LB)
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Child Abuse and Related Trauma
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Congenital depressed skull fracture in a neonate without obstetric trauma — Luvo Gaxa, Baby S. Lekhuleni, et al. · South African Journal of Radiology (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS