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All of the following are true about Cephalohematoma except

A
Increases in size for 12 - 24 hours after birth
B
It is subperiosteal hemorrhage
C
May be associated with Jaundice
D
May cross suture line
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

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