Publication: Subgaleal Hematoma Without Obvious Cause in a Child: A Case Report
Date
2024
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Perinatal Society of Nepal (PESON)
Abstract
Abstract:
Subgaleal hematoma in children beyond the neonatal period is generally caused by external factors, such as head trauma, or internal factors, such as coagulation disorders. Occurrence without an obvious cause is uncommon. A 5-year-old girl presented with swelling in the left parietal region. Computed tomography revealed a subgaleal hematoma, which spontaneously disappeared within 28 days. This report describes a rare case of subgaleal hematoma without an obvious cause in a child beyond the neonatal period that resolved without invasive treatments like needle aspiration, drainage, and surgery. Clinicians should consider conservative treatment as an alternative to invasive procedures in such cases.
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Kazuto Taniguchi
Josuikai Imamura Hospital, 1523-6 Todorokimachi, Tosu, Saga 841-0061, Japan.
Ichiro Imamura
Josuikai Imamura Hospital, 1523-6 Todorokimachi, Tosu, Saga 841-0061, Japan.
Keywords
Children beyond the neonatal period, Computed tomography, Conservative treatment, Parietal region swelling