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Toddler hit forehead on bed frame a month ago. big bump but acting fine no concussion. just noticed small indent on his head. normal?

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Dent: The dent may be due to the underlying fatty tissue which was damaged as a result of the trauma.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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Concussion: Sounds like what we call a ping pong fracture to the skull, in most cases these get better without any intervention - if the indent persists and is of concern then see a local pediatric neurosurgeon.

Answered 6/30/2016

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A member asked:

Toddler hit forehead on bed frame a month ago. big bump but acting fine no concussion. just noticed small indent on his head. normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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