PEDIATRICS Section I: Skull and Scalp: Scalp Trauma

Question 1

What are the 3 types of skull trauma?

Answer 1

Subgaleal Hemorrhage
Cephalhematoma
Caput Succedaneum

Question 2

Deep to the Aponeurosis
(between aponeurosis and periosteum)

Answer 2

Subgaleal Hemorrhage

Question 3

Under the Periosteum
(skin o f the bone)

Answer 3

Cephalhematoma

Question 4

Subcutaneous Hemorrhage (superficial to the aponeurosis)

Answer 4

Caput Succedaneum

Question 5

Not limited by Suture Lines

Answer 5

Subgaleal Hemorrhage
Caput Succedaneum

Question 6

Covers a much larger area than a cephalohematoma

Answer 6

Subgaleal Hemorrhage

Question 7

Outer border may calcify as a rim and leave a deformity - sorta like a myositis ossificans.

Answer 7

Cephalhematoma

Question 8

Potentiallv life-threatening - rapid blood loss.

Answer 8

Subgaleal Hemorrhage

Question 9

Usually requires no intervention
(resolves within afew weeks)

Answer 9

Usually requires no intervention
(resolves within afew weeks)

Question 10

Requires no intervention (resolves within afew days)

Answer 10

Caput Succedaneum

Question 11

Often not seen undl 12-72 hours post delivery.

Answer 11

Subgaleal Hemorrhage

Question 12

Can get super infected (E.Coli). Abscess would require drainage. Can cause skull osteomvelitis.

Answer 12

Cephalhematoma

Question 13

Caused by Vacuum Extraction

Answer 13

Subgaleal Hemorrhage
Cephalhematoma

Question 14

Caused by Intrument

Answer 14

Cephalhematoma

Question 15

Caused by Prolonged delivery

Answer 15

Caput Succedaneum