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cephalohematoma

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ceph·a·lo·he·ma·to·ma (sf-l-hm-tm)
n.
Variant of cephalhematoma.
cephalohematoma
cephalhematoma.
cephalohematoma Neonatology A hematoma under the scalp 2º to minor birth trauma, which is resorbed and rarely requires specific intervention


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For the baby, instrumental delivery can increase the short-term risks of bruising, facial injury, displacement of the skull bones, and cephalohematoma (blood clot under the scalp).
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