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Anemia Caused by Cephalohematoma due to Fall from Stairs in an 11-month-old Infant: A Case Report from Emergency Surgical Reception of SKIMS, Soura

Noorul Amin

Abstract


This communication describes a case report with cephalohematoma leading to marked blood loss and
anemia in the studied case. The hematocrit, hemoglobin decreased gradually after some time,
confirmed after repeating complete blood count. The infant was managed with dexamethasone, blood
transfusion, intravenous N/2 NS and antibiotics.


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