P10: Intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury
Intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury refers to a group of serious conditions that occur when a baby's brain is damaged during birth. The damage often happens because of force or pressure during the delivery process. These injuries involve a tear (laceration) or bleeding (hemorrhage) inside the baby's skull. Such conditions can have different symptoms depending on the severity, including seizures, difficulties in feeding, and changes in alertness. The progression of these conditions can vary, but immediate medical attention is crucial as they might lead to more serious complications like cerebral palsy, developmental delays, or learning problems in the longer term. The affected systems mainly include the central nervous system, specifically the brain. Certain difficult births, such as those involving forceps or vacuum extractors, might increase the risk for these conditions.
Subcodes of P10:
- P10.0: Subdural haemorrhage due to birth injury
- P10.1: Cerebral haemorrhage due to birth injury
- P10.2: Intraventricular haemorrhage due to birth injury
- P10.3: Subarachnoid haemorrhage due to birth injury
- P10.4: Tentorial tear due to birth injury
- P10.8: Other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury
- P10.9: Unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury
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