Patient's question:
I noticed that my daughter's forehead is a bit recessed, and there's a large lump that's dark red. I tried touching it, but the child didn't want to let me, which might mean it's painful. The child hasn't fallen, and I'm very worried—it's unclear what serious illness the child might be suffering from. I don't have much knowledge about medical technology in this area.What assistance I need: Right now, I'm very concerned about what could be causing the large lump on my child's head. Could you please help me understand the possible reasons? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
This is a case of a scalp hematoma, caused by scraping the head against a hard object. A scalp hematoma requires treatment. If the hematoma does not resolve properly, it may organize and become hard, which can interfere with the appearance of the head. Additionally, if a scalp hematoma reappears after a head scrape, it is important to be cautious of potential intracranial brain damage and intracranial bleeding. The condition can range from mild to severe. If you are not at ease, you can have a cranial CT scan to check it out. Wishing you a speedy recovery.