Diagnosis and Treatment of Ossified Cephalhematoma

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Guclu B., YALÇINKAYA Ü., Kazanci B., Adilay U., Ekici M. A.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.23, no.5, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 23 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0b013e318266893c
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Ossified cephalhematoma is a rare clinical entity. Even though cephalhematoma is frequently encountered, ossified cephalhematoma occurs only sporadically. We report a 13-week-old boy who was admitted to neurosurgery clinic with deformity of the skull. A plain skull radiograph showed radiolucent areas in the right parietal region. CT scan of the head showed thickened right parietal bone and a low-density lesion between bony layers. 3D CT of the skull showed bony protrusion of the right parietal bone. A cosmetic surgical procedure was performed for the patient, and biopsy of the bony lesion confirmed ossified cephalhematoma. We discuss diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of ossified cephalhematoma.