Subgaleal hematoma due to birth trauma

Case contributed by Kewal Arunkumar Mistry
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of prolonged labor.

Patient Data

Age: 2 days
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Fluid collection within the scalp with low level internal echoes, crossing the cranial sutures. Findings are consistent with subgaleal hematoma. 

Diffuse swelling with red discoloration of scalp.

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