All of the following are true about Cephalohematoma except
Correct Answer: May cross suture line
Description: Characteristic
Caput succedaenum
Cephal hematoma
Incidence →
More common Edema in layers of scalp
Superficial, diffuse swelling
May cross suture line
Less common Subperiosteal hemorrhage
Deep, locatised swelling
Do not cross suture line
Content →
Fluid
Blood
Time of presentation →
Maximum size at birth
Increasing size for 12 - 24 hours after birth
Disappear in →
48 - 72 hours
4 - 6 Weeks
Category:
Pediatrics
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