Chignon (medical term)

Chignon
A baby's scalp showing the effects of a vacuum extraction.
Classification and external resources
Specialty	pediatrics
ICD-10	P12.1
ICD-9-CM	767.19
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A chignon is a temporary swelling left on an infant's head after a ventouse suction cap has been used to deliver him or her. It is not a sign of serious injury and may take as little as two hours or as long as two weeks to disappear.

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