Delayed Subaponeurotic Fluid Collection in a Neonate: A Case Report
Mohammed Y Abusaleem,
Waeel O Hamouda,
Marwa K Abdelshafy
et al.
Abstract:Delayed subaponeurotic fluid collection (DSFC) is a rare cause of scalp swelling that typically presents in healthy-term babies during the second month of life. It is a benign, self-limited condition that requires only conservative management. We present a case of DSFC in a male infant who was brought to our emergency department by his parents at the age of 52 days because of concerns about a newly noticed fluctuating scalp mass. The baby was managed conservatively, and the DSFC completely resolved after three… Show more
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