Patient's question:
Today, while I was at work, my mom called me saying my wife was about to give birth. I immediately rushed to the hospital. After waiting for half an hour, the baby finally came out, but the doctor said the child had a cranial hematoma. I didn’t dare to tell the baby’s mother. What is a cranial hematoma in a newborn?Doctor's answer:
Hello. A subdural hematoma is caused by the rupture and bleeding of blood vessels under the periosteum during childbirth, with blood accumulating only under the periosteum. Subdural hematomas are usually discovered within hours to days after birth. Most subdural hematomas do not require special treatment and can resolve on their own. The hematoma can lead to hyperbilirubinemia, which requires phototherapy. When the hematoma rapidly increases due to secondary infection in an individual, surgical drainage is necessary.