Massive subgaleal haematoma in a 5 year old child – A case report
Abstract
Abstract: Subgaleal haematoma (SH) is a collection of blood between the bony skull and the loose connective tissue. It is almost a
diagnosis confined to the neonatal age group with very few occurring beyond the age. Presentation could be sudden or chronic as deterioration in the cardio pulmonary status, shock, skin changes, airway obstruction and neurological sequealae. While assisted delivery with birth trauma are recognized causal factors in the neonate, trauma to the head and blood related disorders
have been reported to be major causes in older children and adults. Usually, the Small SH resolves spontaneously while the massive ones require active management; often with neuro surgical intervention. It also needs identifying the cause so as to treat and prevent a recurrence. We present a case of massive SH in a 5 year old mentally subnormal child with seizure disorder with a favourable outcome.
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