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Is Recurring Swelling And Hematoma After Being Punched On Head A Cause For Concern?

My son was punched in the head a few years ago, he just recently told me. He has a hematoma on his skull 4x4 in. He has lost his hair on it. He had a CT scan two months ago. I can t seem to get any help. It swells there s been personality changes. When it swells he s angry & argumentive...
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Recurrent swelling and formation of hematoma on the scalp following punch on the head could be due to depressed fracture of the skull.
You need to get a CT scan and MRI scan done to know about its details.
You need to consult Neurosurgeon to evaluate and manage the same.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Is Recurring Swelling And Hematoma After Being Punched On Head A Cause For Concern?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Recurrent swelling and formation of hematoma on the scalp following punch on the head could be due to depressed fracture of the skull. You need to get a CT scan and MRI scan done to know about its details. You need to consult Neurosurgeon to evaluate and manage the same. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.