A Rare Cause of Subgaleal Hematoma in Children: Hair Pulling

Subgaleal hematoma is defined as blood collection within the loose areolar tissue of the scalp. The major cause of subgaleal hematoma in children is minor head trauma. It is characterized by diffuse scalp swelling crossing the suture lines which usually results in spontaneous recovery. Underlying co...

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Main Authors: Anıl Er, Aykut Çağlar, Fatma Akgül, Emel Ulusoy, Emre Karslı, Durgül Yılmaz, Murat Duman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.caybdergi.com/article_14842/A-Rare-Cause-Of-Subgaleal-Hematoma-In-Children-Hair-Pulling