Comprehensive Clinical and Neuroimaging Review of Posterior Fossa Hemorrhage in Preterm and Term Newborns

Authors

Mandy Hsu, University Park Program, Penn State College of Medicine, State College, PA, USA
Zahra Zhu, College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA, USA
Sirajul Islam, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
Ryan J. Chang, College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA, USA
Nouran Hammad, School of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid, Jordan
Kalyan C. Bonda, Alluri Sita Ramaraju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru, India
Ermal Aliu, Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, USA
Chintan Gandhi, Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, USA
Gayatra Mainali, Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, USA
Krishnamoorthy Thamburaj, Department of Radiology, Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA
Sunil Naik, Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, USAFollow

Abstract

Posterior fossa hemorrhage (PFH) is a highly morbid condition in preterm and term infants. In this article, we aim to first describe a case of posterior fossa hemorrhage (PFH) and using this example, provide a comprehensive narrative review of the pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of PFH. Management may differ depending on the etiology and based on careful consideration of the risks and benefits of surgical versus conservative management.

Recommended Citation

Hsu, Mandy; Zhu, Zahra; Islam, Sirajul; Chang, Ryan J.; Hammad, Nouran; Bonda, Kalyan C.; Aliu, Ermal; Gandhi, Chintan; Mainali, Gayatra; Thamburaj, Krishnamoorthy; and Naik, Sunil (2025) "Comprehensive Clinical and Neuroimaging Review of Posterior Fossa Hemorrhage in Preterm and Term Newborns," Journal of Pediatric Neurology: Vol. 23: Iss. 2, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53391/1875-9041.1009
Available at: https://jpn.researchcommons.org/journal/vol23/iss2/1