Leptomeningeal cyst?? I have only seen one in the last 15 years so I
know it is rare. Since this follows a skull fracture by weeks/months
there is often no other sign of trauma. Did you get a head CT?
Dr. Lyn Dos Santos
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University
Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program
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Subject: am i missing sumthin?
11 m old prev healthy girl brought in by two very appropriate
intelligent parents; sent in by pediatrician after seen for a soft
spot on left temp parietal portion of skull that began misteriously
this am. they are with child constantly and there has been no
trauma. child is acting normal and is playful and into everything and
very cute. there is no nv. on exam she has a surprise temp of 38.7 r
and other vitals normal but no bp taken. she has a normal fontanel
but on the left side of scalp is an area maybe 3x3 inch of non tender
soft fluid filled area like a hematoma but no discoloration/tenderness
or abrasion. no battles raccoon and the remainder exam is entirely
normal. what would you do?
don
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