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
Answer is B. 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