Pediatric brain haemorrhage refers to bleeding in the brain of infants and children, which can result from various causes. It can be categorized into several types based on the location and cause:
Often associated with head trauma, it occurs between the brain's surface and the dura mater (outer protective layer).
Bleeding occurs within the brain tissue itself, which can result from trauma, vascular malformations, or underlying medical conditions.
Blood accumulates in the space between the brain and the tissues covering it, often due to trauma or ruptured blood vessels.
Common in premature infants, this type involves bleeding into the brain's ventricles (fluid-filled spaces).
Sudden headache, vomiting, seizures, changes in consciousness, weakness, or developmental delays, depending on the severity and location of the haemorrhage.
Typically involves imaging studies such as CT or MRI scans.
Depends on the type and severity of the haemorrhage; it may include monitoring, medication to control symptoms, or surgical interventions to relieve pressure or repair blood vessels.
Varies widely; early detection and treatment can improve outcomes, but some children may experience long-term effects depending on the extent of the injury.
