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cephalhematoma /ceph·al·he·ma·to·ma/ (-he″mah-to´mah) a subperiosteal hemorrhage limited to the surface of one cranial bone; a usually benign condition seen in the newborn as a result of bone trauma.
cephalhematoma [sef′əlhē′mətō′mə, -hem′ətō′mə] swelling caused by subcutaneous bleeding and accumulation of blood. It may begin to form in the scalp of a fetus during labor and enlarge slowly in the first few days after birth. It is usually a result of trauma, often caused by forceps. Large cephalhematomas may become infected, require surgical drainage, and take several months to resolve. Also called cephalhaematoma. Compare caput succedaneum, molding. cephalhematoma [sef″al-he″mah-to´mah] a localized effusion of blood beneath the periosteum of the skull of a newborn, due to disruption of the vessels during birth. Cephalhematoma, in contrast to caput succedaneum, does not cross cranial suture lines. It is firmer to the touch than an edematous area: it feels like a water-filled balloon. Cephalhematoma usually appears on the second or third day after birth and disappears within weeks or months.
cephalhematoma a localized effusion of blood beneath the periosteum of the skull of the newborn, due to disruption of the vessels during parturition. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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