sternomastoid tumour
sternomastoid tumour n. a small painless nonmalignant swelling in the lower half of the sternomastoid muscle, appearing a few days after birth. It is most common after breech births. The tumour may cause a slight tilt of the head, which can be corrected by physiotherapy.
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