II. Signs

  1. Linear Fracture with soft tissue swelling
    1. May be asymptomatic
  2. Depressed Fracture
    1. Visible, palpable indentation
  3. Fracture may be hidden beneath Cephalhematoma

IV. Complications

V. Radiology

VI. Management

  1. Depressed Skull Fracture: Neurosurgery Consultation
  2. Non-displaced Skull Fracture: Re-XRay in 4-6 weeks
    1. Ensure Fracture line closure
    2. Rule-out Leptomeningeal Cyst formation

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