Chignon (medical term)
For the hair pattern, see Chignon (hairstyle).
| Chignon | |
|---|---|
 | |
| A baby's scalp showing the effects of a vacuum extraction. | |
| Classification and external resources | |
| Specialty | pediatrics |
| ICD-10 | P12.1 |
| ICD-9-CM | 767.19 |
A chignon is a temporary swelling left on an infant's head after a ventouse suction cap has been used to deliver him or her.[1] It is not a sign of serious injury and may take as little as two hours or as long as two weeks to disappear.
See also
References
- ↑ Baston, Helen; Durward, Heather (23 June 2010). Examination of the Newborn: A Practical Guide. Routledge. pp. 72–75. ISBN 978-0-203-84995-8.
External links
- Modanlou, H. "Neonatal Subgaleal Hemorrhage Following Vacuum Extraction Delivery". The Internet Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatology. 5 (2).
- chignon at GPnotebook
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