TABLE 1:
Clinical findings in the study group
| Patient/Sex/Age | Clinical Presentation | Initial Neurologic Findings* | Follow-up Findings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/M/4 d | Apnea and seizures after cesarean delivery | L upper-extremity impairment | Progressive L hemiparesis over 6 mo |
| 2/M/8 d | Skull fracture after forceps delivery | R-sided hemiparesis | Persistent R hemiparesis at 9-mo follow-up |
| 3/F/8 wk | Presented with seizures | R upper-extremity impairment | No change over 3 wk |
| 4/F/19 wk | Nonaccidental trauma | Increased tone bilateral upper and lower extremities | No change over 1 y |
| 5/M/3 d | Skull fracture after failed vacuum extraction | Mild decreased in tone, bilateral lower extremities | Delayed motor development, increased tone in all extremities (upper more than lower) at 1-y follow-up |
| 6/F/5 d | Seizures, apneic episodes | Increased tone in bilateral lower extremities, hyperreflexia | Not applicable |