Congenital depression of the neonatal skull: a self limiting condition

Abstract

A term male infant weighing 3460 g was delivered by vacuum extraction for fetal distress to a healthy 30 year old primagravida. Antenatal course was uneventful, and the baby was delivered in good condition (Apgar scores 9 and 10 at one and five minutes). A right parietal skull depression was noted clinically, separate from the site of ventouse application. Neurological …