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<neurology, obstetrics> A collection of blood (haematoma) under the scalp that is often related to the minor trauma of child birth. They are subperiosteal collection of blood, does not cross suture lines Cf: caput succedaneum, subgaleal haematoma
These collections of blood are resorbed by the body and usually require no specific intervention. Larger cephalohaematomas can potentiate newborn jaundice.
American spelling: cephalohematoma
(27 Sep 1997)
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