Scalp hematomas in children after hair braiding

We report two cases of scalp hematoma occurring in girls after the braiding of their hair. Subgaleal hematoma has been reported in children after relatively minor head trauma. We propose that the tension placed on the scalp during the placement of tight rows of hair braids is sufficient to result in...

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Published in:Emergency radiology 1998-05, Vol.5 (3), p.176-179
Main Authors: Palmer, Kathryn M., Olan, Wayne J., Vezina, L. Gilbert, Dubovsky, Elizabeth C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Hair
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Summary:We report two cases of scalp hematoma occurring in girls after the braiding of their hair. Subgaleal hematoma has been reported in children after relatively minor head trauma. We propose that the tension placed on the scalp during the placement of tight rows of hair braids is sufficient to result in such hematomas.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1070-3004
1438-1435
DOI:10.1007/BF02749106