Intracranial Hemorrhage in a Newborn with Hemophilia Following Elective Cesarean Section

Abstract

A newborn infant with severe hemophilia developed an intracranial hemorrhage despite a delivery by elective cesarean section. This case shows that hemophiliacs can have spontaneous central nervous system bleeding during the perinatal period. Newborns at risk for hemophilia should receive prompt evaluation whatever the mode of delivery.