During examination, a newborn has a soft swelling on the scalp that crosses the cranial suture lines and decreases during the first few days. Which finding is this?
Correct answer: A. Caput succedaneum
- A. Caput succedaneum
- B. Cephalohematoma
- C. Subgaleal haemorrhage
- D. Cranial molding
Explanation
Caput succedaneum is edema of the scalp that can cross suture lines and usually resolves without treatment. A cephalohematoma is limited by suture lines, while subgaleal haemorrhage may cause pallor, increasing head size, and shock.
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