Infected cephalhaematoma and neonatal osteomyelitis

Neonatal osteomyelitis of the skull secondary to cephalhaematoma has been reported infrequently. The case reported here is that of a 7-week-old infant with a previously resolving cephalhaematoma who presented with cranial osteomyelitis. Cephalhaematomas should be considered potential sites of infection in any infant, even without a history of scalp trauma.