Falls to the back of the head in young children do not usually affect the pituitary gland, and falls to the back of the head in young children are most likely to result in subcutaneous hematomas.
Toddlers fall to the back of the head, because the pituitary gland is located in the pituitary fossa on the pterygoid body of the middle cranial fossa, so either direct impact injuries or impact injuries, generally will not lead to pituitary gland damage, toddlers fall to the back of the head, parents need to check the scalp of the impact area of their babies, whether subcutaneous hematomas have occurred, and to observe whether there is vomiting and other discomforts.
A subcutaneous hematoma in a toddler who falls on the back of the head can result in a raised mass on the scalp at the site of impact that is painful to the touch. Additionally, subcapital hematomas and subperiosteal hematomas may occur in children who fall on the back of the head.
If a toddler falls on the back of the head, it is recommended that he or she be seen by a doctor promptly.