Definition
Calcified cephalohaematoma is cephalohaematoma that is calcified.
Cephalohaematoma is haematology under the periosteum and teh outer table of skull. This occurs following instrumented assisted child birth.
Natural History
Cephalohaematoma usually resolve spontaneous. However, rarely they can become calcified. The calcification occurs along the elevated periosteum.
Classification
Wong C et. al classified calcified cephalohaematoma in to two groups.
- Type I
- Type II
Type I
Here the calvarium under the cephalohaematoma maintains it normal contour.
Type II
Her teh calvarium under teh cephalohaematoma buckles inside and the thus encroached into the the intracranial space.
Management
Calcified cephalohaematoma have been reported to resolve spontaneously. Wong et al advocate surgical intervention only for type cephalohaematoma. They referenced two techniques.
- Flip-over Bull’s-eye technique
- Cap radial craniotomy technique
Reference
Wong, C., Foo, C., & Seow, W. (2006). Calcified cephalohematoma: classification, indications for surgery and techniques. J Craniofac Surg, 17(5), 970–979. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.scs.0000229552.82081.de
Ganealingam Narenthiran on July 16, 2021