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International Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care Volume 3 (2017), Article ID 3:IJPNC-133, 2 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-2364/2017/133
Case Report
Huge Infected Cephalohematoma Associated with Meningitis: A Case Report

Jui-Shan Ma1,2*

1Department of Pediatrics, Feng-Yuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, Taichung, Taiwan
2College of General Education, HungKuang University, Taichung, Taiwan
Dr. Jui-Shan Ma, Department of Pediatrics, Feng- Yuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, 100 An-Kan Rd., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City 42055, Taiwan; E-mail: jma052968@gmail.com
30 November 2017; 27 December 2017; 29 December 2017
Ma JS (2017) Huge Infected Cephalohematoma Associated with Meningitis: A Case Report. Int J Pediatr Neonat Care 3: 133. doi: https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-2364/2017/133

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