Cephalhematoma - Pediatric Oncall

4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference

ISSN 0973 - 0958

Childhood Ailments

Want an expert opinion? Put your query to our medical experts and get advice

Diet & Diseases

Head circuferences Calculator

Mid parental height Calculator

Body surface area Calculator

BMR Calculator

Temperature Calculator

Anion gap Calculator

	Specialist Answers
Question Category : Cephalhematoma
I have a 3 month old baby girl (she will turn 3 months in a few days). She is healthy in every other aspect. Just 10 days ago though, we noticed a lump on her head which had not been there before. She was admitted into hospital and monitored. Everything was fine. Her X rays and CT scan results came out fine as well. However that lump is still there. Seems like it has been filled with fluid since last checked. Doctor did the illumination test and said it seemed like fluid. I want to do an ultra sound in a week. The lump doesn't bother her and doesn't seem painful either. Its soft. I had a forceps delivery. I am very concerned about the lump. Please help me figure out what it is. Thanks! Check Out the Answer
Question Category : Cephalhematoma
Grandchild, 3 weeks old, has "knot" at top of head, a little larger than the large end of an egg. Doctor says that it is a cephalo hematoma and that the body will eventually absorb this excess blood in a couple of months. I cannot find any info on this online and am wondering if could not be something more serious. Please give me any info or point me in the right direction for info. Thanks. Check Out the Answer
Question Category : Cephalhematoma
My son has cephalhematoma's that cover half of his head from delivery. No forceps or vacuum were used in his delivery. I was told that it would go away on it is own and not to worry. I was told that as long as they stayed soft that it would be fine. I am worried because they have become hard and have not gone down at all. But now I am being told that I still should not worry that they will go away in six month's. I wanted to know if I should do something about them. Check Out the Answer
Question Category : Cephalhematoma
My son who was born recently suffered cephahematoma due to assisted vaginal delivery with vacuum suction. The swelling and skin lacerations have gone, however he is still on Phenobarb which he is being administered to prevent mild seizures which he had due to the birth injury. My Question: How long will he be on this medication and full recovery and is he likely to develop any long term effects due to the trauma he has gone through... Thanks in advance A worried father. Check Out the Answer
Question Category : Cephalhematoma
My daughter has cephalhematoma and is 6 wks old. We were told that this would eventually go away and it still has not. They are now telling us that it is calcified, so we are going to see a specialist. During the birth she had an inch left to come out and they did use the suction to get her out. We were told that she hit my cervix and that is what the hematoma was from is this true? Or was it from the suction? Also would rubbing have helped it to not have calcified? We were never told to rub it, basically it was to just go away on its own. What is the normal procedure once they are calcified? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Check Out the Answer
Question Category : Cephalhematoma
I AM A GUARDIAN AD LITEN FOR A CHILD WHO WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM MOTHER BECAUSE AN XRAY SHOWED SKULL PRACTURE. NOBODY SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. CAN CAPHALHEMATOMA HAPPEN AT BIRTH AND NOT SHOW UP FOR MONTHS. I NEED SOME ANSWERS BECAUSE THIS MOTHER IS UPSET BEYOND BELIEF. THE DOCTOR ORDERED AN XRAY BECAUSE THE BABY HAD A HUGH SWELLING ON HER HEAD. SHE HAD CARRIED THE BABY TO THE DOCTOR TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. Check Out the Answer
Question Category : Cephalhematoma
I have a 3month old baby girl who has had a lump on the back of her head since birth. The doctors say it is a lymphnode. But if it is, then why is it swollen, and why will it not go away? It has not gotten larger and it moves when touched. Is this a malformation, lymphoma, etc? I'm worried because it will not go away and doctors tell me it is nothing to worry about. Check Out the Answer

"Get the Vaccine Schedule for your child."

Share Experience

Message Board

Translate this page

Pediatric oncall book store

Partner Sites

Pediatric Oncall Journal

Educational Section

Disclaimer:

The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.

Sitemap For Doctor

Sitemap For Parent

Sitemap For Kids