Abstract:BackgroundAn unexplained scalp swelling in under 1 year children are rare and particularly in nonmobile infants raises suspicion of non-accidental injury. We describe a case which presented with an unexplained scalp swelling in an 18 weeks baby.Case reportA 4 month old boy presented to ED with a swelling on the back of head. An 8 × 11 cm swelling on the vertex crossing the suture lines was noted. A CT scan of head showed a subaponeurotic fluid collection(SAFC). As no possible explanation of mechanism of injury… Show more
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