Babies born with cephalohematomas are at an elevated risk for infant jaundice. When blood accumulates in a cephalohematoma the red blood cells are killed which eventually increases the levels of bilirubin in the baby’s bloodstream. This elevation in bilirubin levels in the newborn’s system can trigger jaundice
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What Causes Newborn Jaundice?
What causes jaundice? The yellow color of newborn jaundice is caused by high levels of a substance called bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin mostly comes from the breakdown of red blood cells. It gets processed in the liver to make it easier for the body to get rid of through the urine and stool
Why Does Vacuum Extraction Cause Jaundice?
If your baby was delivered via vacuum extraction. The bruising that may happen on your baby's head during the procedure could lead to a higher concentration of bilirubin, which leads to jaundice
How Does Cephalohematoma Cause Jaundice
Babies born with cephalohematomas are at an elevated risk for infant jaundice. When blood accumulates in a cephalohematoma the red blood cells are killed which eventually increases the levels of bilirubin in the baby's bloodstream. This elevation in bilirubin levels in the newborn's system can trigger jaundice
What Happens If A Cephalohematoma Calcified?
Cephalohematoma, one of the most common neonatal head injuries, generally undergoes spontaneous resorption. When calcified, it may cause cranial vault distortion and depression of the inner skull layer, although it remains asymptomatic. Surgery, indeed, is usually performed for cosmetic purposes
