Cephalohematoma in a Patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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" Cephalohematoma in a Patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome "
Felton, Brent M.; White, Josh M.; Jones, Ryan A.

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	933912
Doc. No	:	LA3dd8z9x7
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Felton, Brent M.; White, Josh M.; Jones, Ryan A.
Title & Author	:	Cephalohematoma in a Patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome [Article]\ Felton, Brent M.; White, Josh M.; Jones, Ryan A.
Title of Periodical	:	Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
Volume/ Issue Number	:	14/5
Date	:	2013
Abstract	:	Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rarely encountered connective tissue disorder characterized by skin hyper-elasticity, joint hyper-flexibility, and vasculature fragility. We report a 41-year-old female presenting with scalp swelling following minor head trauma. The patient presented with a large cephalohematoma that despite compressive measures and Factor IX administration continued to progress, necessitating transfer for definitive surgical intervention. The patient underwent surgical evacuation of approximately 1 liter of blood, followed by drain placement and compression dressing. This case underscores the importance for emergency physicians to recognize the potential vascular catastrophes these patients may present with following even minor injury. [West J Emerg Med. 2013;14(5):419-420.]