Medical Definition of Cephalohaematoma
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A collection of blood (haematoma) under the scalp that is often related to the minor trauma of child birth. They are subperiosteal collection of blood, does not cross suture lines Cf: caput succedaneum, subgaleal haematoma
These collections of blood are resorbed by the body and usually require no specific intervention. Larger cephalohaematomas can potentiate newborn jaundice.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cephalohaematoma
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