Caput succedaneum
Alternative names:
caput
Symptoms:
- soft, puffy swelling of the scalp in a newborn infant
- swelling may or may not have some degree of bruising
- swelling may extend over the midline of the scalp
- is most often seen on the portion of the head which presented first
- may be associated with increased molding of the head
Signs and tests:
Physical examination confirms that the swelling is a caput succedaneum. No testing is necessary.
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