Bruising of scalp due to birth injury

Definition

Erythema of the scalp occurring usually as a result of dystocia or application of forceps

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Nearby in Birth injury to scalp

• KA42.1Cephalohaematoma due to birth injury
• KA42.2Chignon due to birth injury
• KA42.3Monitoring injury of scalp of newborn
• KA42.4Subgaleal epicranial subaponeurotic haemorrhage due to birth injury
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified