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Jean Matthes
Department of Neonatology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Case Report
Ping Pong Fracture in a Newborn with Maternal Motor Vehicle Accident Exposure during Pregnancy and Underlying Vitamin D Deficiency
Author(s): Jean Matthes*
We present a case of a Ping pong fracture, also recognized as a depressed skull fracture, in a late preterm female infant. This type of fracture can manifest spontaneously or as a result of obstetrical or external trauma. In present case, the mother had a history of involvement in a motor vehicle accident, and the newborn displayed low vitamin D levels attributed to maternal Vitamin D deficiency. The management of this type of fracture lacks a universally accepted standard protocol. It should be tailored to factors including clinical presentation, the underlying cause of the fracture, and the response to conservative management. In the case, the infant was treated with vitamin D and the fracture was managed conservatively. Remarkably, the fracture resolved spontaneously over few months. The case also underscores the significance of evaluating vitamin D lev.. View more»