Giant cephalhaematoma in a 17-year-old boy with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
We report a case of giant cephalhaematoma in a 17-year-old boy with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This haematoma occurred after a minor head injury. It increased in size, immediately after needle aspiration and was responsible for considerable blood loss. Possible physiopathological mechanisms and treatment modalities are discussed.
Morel
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Service de Neurochirurgie C, Hôpital Neurologique et Neurochirurgical Pierre Wertheimer, Lyon, France.
Rizk
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Fischer
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D000293:Adolescent; D004535:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012535:Scalp / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D013396:Suction