Infants who develop cephalohematoma are at increased risk for:

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Cephalohematomas are characterized by bleeding between the bone and its covering, the periosteum. Because of the breakdown of the red blood cells within a hematoma, the infants are at greater risk for jaundice. Cephalohematomas do not increase the risk for infections. Caput is an edematous area on the head from pressure against the cervix. Erythema toxicum is a benign rash of unknown cause that consists of blotchy red areas.

Infants Who Develop Cephalohematoma Are at Increased Risk For