Infected cephalhaematoma and neonatal osteomyelitis.
Neonatal osteomyelitis of the skull secondary to cephalhaematoma has been reported infrequently. The case reported here is that of a 7-week-old infant with a previously resolving cephalhaematoma who presented with cranial osteomyelitis. Cephalhaematomas should be considered potential sites of infection in any infant, even without a history of scalp trauma.
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Public Health Laboratory, St George's Hospital, Tooting, London, U.K.
D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications*; D012535:Scalp; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D012886:Skull