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Mohammed Y Abusaleem1, Waeel O Hamouda2,3, Marwa K Abdelshafy4
1Pediatrics and Neonatology, Security Forces Hospital Dammam, Dammam, SAU.
Cureus
|May 23, 2024
Summary
Delayed subaponeurotic fluid collection (DSFC) is a rare scalp swelling in infants. This benign condition resolves with conservative management, preventing unnecessary interventions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
Background:
- Delayed subaponeurotic fluid collection (DSFC) is an uncommon cause of scalp swelling in healthy newborns.
- Typically observed in the second month of life, DSFC is a self-limiting condition managed conservatively.
Observation:
- A case report details a 52-day-old male infant presenting with a fluctuating scalp mass.
- The infant was managed conservatively with complete resolution of the DSFC within three weeks.
Findings:
- DSFC is a benign, self-limited condition requiring conservative management.
- Early recognition of DSFC is crucial for accurate diagnosis and parental reassurance.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of DSFC among pediatricians and neurosurgeons is recommended.
- Awareness can prevent unnecessary diagnostic investigations and interventions for scalp swellings.
- This case represents the first reported instance of DSFC in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East/Asia region.
