• Cerebral Palsy
• Erb’s Palsy
• Klumpke’s Palsy
• Brachial Plexus
• Brain Damage
• Caput Succedaneum
• Cephalohematoma

Normally, cephalohematomas do not present any problems to infants, other than an increased risk of jaundice in the first several days. A sub-dural hematoma, however, where the lump is inside the skull, and not evident, can be more serious. The lump of a cephalohematoma will go away on its own with no treatment necessary. It can take weeks or months, with three months being the average. Normally the center of the hematoma will begin to vanish first while the outer rim gets harder (from calcium).

Laboratory studies are not normally necessary, although skull x-rays or CT scans may be recommended if neurological symptoms appear. Observation is typically the only treatment needed. Transfusion and phototherapy are required if blood accumulation is significant, however, aspiration is more prone to improve the risk of infection. X-rays or CT scans of the head may also be needed if concomitant depressed skull fracture is a possibility.

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