Posttraumatic subgaleal hematoma: a case report and review of the literature.
BACKGROUND
A subgaleal hematoma or subaponeurotic hemorrhage occurs infrequently and is usually seen in pediatric patients, especially in the neonatal period. It may be associated with coagulation disorders.


METHODS
We report on a previously healthy 19-month-old patient who presented with an extensive subgaleal hematoma and significant anemia secondary to a fall.


CONCLUSIONS
A literature review was conducted, and the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the subgaleal hematoma are discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
Conservative treatment, except in select severe cases, is recommended for this condition.
Antón
J
J
Department of Pediatrics, Consorci Hospitalari Parc Taulí, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain.
Pineda
V
V
Martin
C
C
Artigas
J
J
Rivera
J
J
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D020198:Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010294:Parietal Bone / Q000293:injuries; D010988:Play and Playthings; D012886:Skull; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed