All are true about cephalhematoma except:: (A) Occurs due to subcutaneous edema, (B) Seen mostly over Parietal bone, (C) Treatment is conservative, (D) May require blood transfusion
Answer is A. Cephalohematoma- These are cranial sub-periosteal hematomas They develop due to laceration of Emissary or Diploic veins Hemorrhage can be over 1 or both parietal bones It may require blood transfusion if hematoma is massive Treatment is mainly conservative.Large hematomas may require Aspiration /Surgical Intervention