TITLE:
About an Observation of a Child Penetrating Brain Injury by Knife
AUTHORS:
Noukhoum Koné, Issa Sarki Souleymane, Badra Aliou Koné, Daouda Sissoko, Valentin Tokpa, Ahmed Salem Kleib, Outouma Soumaré, Aderehime Haidara
KEYWORDS:
Craniocerebral Trauma, Penetrating Head Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Wound Stab
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Modern Neurosurgery,
Vol.11 No.4,
October
25,
2021
ABSTRACT: Background: Reported cases of knife injuries to the head in children are rare. Here
we describe a case of pediatric penetrating brain injury by knife (PPBIK) and
review literature. The patient’s parents were informed that non-identifying
information from the case would be submitted for publication, and they provided
consent. Case Presentation: A 3-year-old
boy presented to our emergency
department with a knife penetrating the front of his head during play.
Neurologic examination was normal. Radiograph in lateral view demonstrated a
metallic knife entering frontal bone. Computed tomography (CT) scan showed
small hemorrhage around the foreign body recognized, accompanied by small
pneumocephalus. The knife was surgically removed and the dura was closed. He
was discharged home after the surgery with normal neurological status. Conclusion: Only four cases of PPBIK have been reported in the literature.
The adequate management of these types of injuries requires a correct
neuroradiological evaluation.