Cephalohaematoma Flashcards
What is a Cephalohaematoma?
A collection of blood between the skull and the periosteum
What can a cephalohaemoatoma be described as?
Traumatic subperiosteal haematoma.
Which region is most commonly affected by Cephalohematoma?
Parietal region
What causes a cephalohematoma?
Damage to blood vessels during a traumatic, prolonged or instrumental delivery.
What is the differentiating feature between Cephalohematoma and caput succedaneum?
The blood in a cephalohematoma is below the periosteum, therefore the lump does not cross the suture lines of the skull.
Does a cephalohematoma require any intervention?
No, it resolves without treatment in a few months
How long can a cephalohematoma take to resolve?
Up to 3 months
What is a possible complication of a cephalohematoma?
Jaundice
How could a cephalohematoma result in jaundice?
The blood that collects within the haematoma breaks down, releasing bilirubin.
