cephalohematoma

[US]/ˌkefələʊhiːməˈtəʊmə/
[UK]/ˌkefəloʊhiməˈtoʊmə/

Translation

n.a swelling containing blood between the skull bone and its outer membrane in a newborn, typically caused by birth trauma
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Phrases & Collocations

large cephalohematoma

cephalohematoma treatment

neonatal cephalohematoma

cephalohematomas present

diagnosed cephalohematoma

subperiosteal cephalohematoma

resolving cephalohematoma

calcified cephalohematoma

infected cephalohematoma

bilateral cephalohematomas

Example Sentences

the neonate was diagnosed with a cephalohematoma following a difficult delivery.

cephalohematoma typically resolves spontaneously within weeks.

large cephalohematomas may require aspiration to prevent complications.

the doctor explained the risks of cephalohematoma to the parents.

cephalohematoma is more common in firstborn infants.

a ct scan confirmed the cephalohematoma diagnosis.

the cephalohematoma showed signs of calcification after several months.

vacuum extraction increases the risk of cephalohematoma formation.

most cephalohematomas are self-limiting and do not cause long-term effects.

careful monitoring is essential for infants with cephalohematoma.

the cephalohematoma was aspirated under sterile conditions.

neonatal cephalohematoma often presents as a raised area on the infant's head.

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