title: Subgaleal hematoma secondary to hair braiding in a 31-month-old child.
abstract: A 31-month-old African American girl who presented with subgaleal hematoma (SGH) a day after having her hair braided. This hematoma was managed conservatively with resolution in 2 weeks. Subgaleal hematoma secondary to hair braiding is very uncommon. Being aware that hair braiding is a potential cause of SGH is very important so as to avoid unnecessary investigations, interventions, and reports to child protective services. A review of the literature, potential complications, and management of SGH has been described here.
authors.affiliation: Sinai Children's Hospital/Mount Sinai Hospital-Chicago, Pediatric Residency Program, Chicago, IL 60608-1797, USA. onych@sinai.org
authors.forename: Charles O
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Onyeama
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lotke
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Edelstein
mesh_terms: D001505:Beauty Culture / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D006197:Hair; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006474:Hemorrhagic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011312:Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012535:Scalp / Q000293:injuries*