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Case Reports
. 2021 Jan-Feb;32(1):e88-e89.
doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000007020.

Ossified Encapsulated Cephalhematoma

Sarut Chaisrisawadisuk  1   2 , Hung Bing Tiong  3 , Jill Lipsett  3   4 , Peter J Anderson  1   5
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Case Reports

Ossified Encapsulated Cephalhematoma

Sarut Chaisrisawadisuk et al. J Craniofac Surg. 2021 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Ossified cephalhematoma is a rare congenital condition that may be found if newborn cephalhematoma is not resolved. Here, however, the authors report an exceptional case of an 8-month-old baby presenting with an ossified cephalhematoma in the right parieto-occipital area. Pre-operative imaging showed a calcified subperiosteal hematoma. He underwent hematoma excision with bone contouring procedures. A histopathological study showed hemosiderin-laden macrophages with blood and pseudocyst walls. The authors also discuss the possible pathogenesis of the ossified cephalhematoma and its treatment.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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