Calcified cephalohematoma

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Traumatic delivery. Lump on the back of head.

Patient Data

Age: 3 months
Gender: Male
x-ray

A large calcified crescentic mass is seen inferior to the vertex.

Case Discussion

The lateral view cannot lateralize the mass, but features are consistent with a calcified cephalohematoma.

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