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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Scalp swelling, soft tissue swelling, scalp hematoma
Definitions
- Scalp injuries: Lacerations, hematomas
- Laceration: Focal discontinuity in scalp
- Variable extent and thickness
- Foreign bodies, subcutaneous air common
- Hematoma: Hemorrhage in or between scalp layers (usually subgaleal)
- Laceration: Focal discontinuity in scalp
- Skull injuries: Fractures
- Scalp injuries: Lacerations, hematomas
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CT Findings
MR Findings
Angiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
CLINICAL ISSUES
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Etiology and Epidemiology
Natural History and Prognosis
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Blanc F et al: Early needle aspiration of large infant cephalohematoma: a safe procedure to avoid esthetic complications. Eur J Pediatr. 179(2):265-9, 2020
- Bowens JP et al: Subgaleal hemorrhage secondary to child physical abuse in a 4-year-old boy. Pediatr Emerg Care. ePub, 2020
- Kandemirli SG et al: Temporal evolution of imaging findings in ossified cephalohematoma. J Craniofac Surg. ePub, 2020
- Levin G et al: Neonatal subgaleal hemorrhage unrelated to assisted vaginal delivery: clinical course and outcomes. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 301(1):93-9, 2020
- Levin G et al: Risk factors associated with subgaleal hemorrhage in neonates exposed to vacuum extraction. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 98(11):1464-72, 2019
- Assad M et al: Early recognition and management of fetal head trauma with massive subgaleal hemorrhage. J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 11(4):433-8, 2018
- Lee SJ et al: The clinical characteristics and prognosis of subgaleal hemorrhage in newborn. Korean J Pediatr. 61(12):387-91, 2018
- Eseonu CI et al: Early surgical intervention for a large newborn cephalohematoma. Pediatr Neurosurg. 51(4):210-3, 2016
- Kichari JR et al: Massive traumatic subgaleal haematoma. Emerg Med J. 30(4):344, 2013
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Scalp swelling, soft tissue swelling, scalp hematoma
Definitions
- Scalp injuries: Lacerations, hematomas
- Laceration: Focal discontinuity in scalp
- Variable extent and thickness
- Foreign bodies, subcutaneous air common
- Hematoma: Hemorrhage in or between scalp layers (usually subgaleal)
- Laceration: Focal discontinuity in scalp
- Skull injuries: Fractures
- Scalp injuries: Lacerations, hematomas
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Angiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Etiology and Epidemiology
Natural History and Prognosis
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Blanc F et al: Early needle aspiration of large infant cephalohematoma: a safe procedure to avoid esthetic complications. Eur J Pediatr. 179(2):265-9, 2020
- Bowens JP et al: Subgaleal hemorrhage secondary to child physical abuse in a 4-year-old boy. Pediatr Emerg Care. ePub, 2020
- Kandemirli SG et al: Temporal evolution of imaging findings in ossified cephalohematoma. J Craniofac Surg. ePub, 2020
- Levin G et al: Neonatal subgaleal hemorrhage unrelated to assisted vaginal delivery: clinical course and outcomes. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 301(1):93-9, 2020
- Levin G et al: Risk factors associated with subgaleal hemorrhage in neonates exposed to vacuum extraction. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 98(11):1464-72, 2019
- Assad M et al: Early recognition and management of fetal head trauma with massive subgaleal hemorrhage. J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 11(4):433-8, 2018
- Lee SJ et al: The clinical characteristics and prognosis of subgaleal hemorrhage in newborn. Korean J Pediatr. 61(12):387-91, 2018
- Eseonu CI et al: Early surgical intervention for a large newborn cephalohematoma. Pediatr Neurosurg. 51(4):210-3, 2016
- Kichari JR et al: Massive traumatic subgaleal haematoma. Emerg Med J. 30(4):344, 2013
