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All of the following are characteristics of Cephalhematoma EXCEPT?

A
It takes 24-48 hours to appear completely
B
It disappears in 5-7 days
C
It does not cross sutures
D
It predisposes to Neonatal jaundice
High-Yield Explanation
Cephalhematoma Caput Succedaneum 1. Sub periosteal hemorrhage involving cranial bones 2. Does not cross sutures 3. Takes 24-48 hrs to appear completely 4. Takes 5-7 weeks to disappear Predisposes to jaundice (d/t collection of blood) 1. Due to edema in the layers of scalp 2. May cross sutures 3. Present at bih, in its max. size 4. disappear in 48 - 72 hrs 5. Does not predispose to jaundice

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