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5 Week Son, Fluid Filled Lump On Head, Moving. CT Shows Fluid Between Skull And Skin. Cause?
Hi, I have a 5 week old son. On Sat I noticed a fluid filled lump on the top of his head. Its squishy & moves when he moves his head. I took him to the ER, Docs did a CT scan & it came back that the fluid is between his skull & skin. Its not dangerous to his brain but they were perplexed as to how it got there. I am too, he hasn't fallen or bumped his head. I had a normal vaginal delivery. No vacuum. My son has an appointment with his pediatrician tomorrow but I'm worried. He's acting normal. What is this? & how did it get there?
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Welcome to the HCM
It does not appears to be dangerous,
Possibilities of some fluid collection/ haematoma developments are there.
Local examination by the surgeon or Peadiatrician will exactly give the diagnosis.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
Welcome to the HCM
It does not appears to be dangerous,
Possibilities of some fluid collection/ haematoma developments are there.
Local examination by the surgeon or Peadiatrician will exactly give the diagnosis.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
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