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Do Doctors Hide the Silent Danger of Kefalohaematoma? Understanding This Often-Unrecognized Risk Kefalohaematoma is a rare but potentially serious condition involving bleeding within the cranial compartment of the brain, often without obvious symptoms at first. It occurs when bleeding accumulates in the brain tissue—commonly following trauma, surgery, or spontaneous causes. Many patients remain unaware of early warning signs, leaving the danger “hidden” even from medical staff. This article explores whether doctors sometimes overlook or underestimate kefalohaematoma, how early detection can save lives, and why awareness is crucial for timely intervention. ### What Is Kefalohaematoma and Why Is It Dangerous? Kefalohaematoma (from Greek kephalē meaning “head” and haematoma meaning “blood bruise”) involves localized blood collections in the brain, such as subdural or subdural-extradural hematomas. Though initially silent or mild, these collections can rapidly expand, increasing intracranial pressure and causing life-threatening complications including brain herniation. The “silent danger” lies in the subtle onset—initial symptoms like headache, nausea, or fatigue may be dismissed as minor after minor trauma.