All of the following are true about Cephalohematoma except
High-Yield Explanation
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