Abstract
We present the case of a 2-week-old male infant who repeatedly presented to the pediatric emergency department for fussiness and drainage from a head wound. The infant had an ultimate diagnosis of halo scalp ring, a rare dermatologic condition that is treated conservatively. This condition shares characteristics with infectious processes and must be differentiated from more serious illness to minimize unnecessary and expensive medical treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 46-47 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Pediatric emergency care |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2010 |
Keywords
- Caput succedaneum
- Dermatologic condition of newborn
- Halo scalp ring
- Skin infections
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Emergency Medicine