Swelling over the occipitoparietal region of the skull of a newborn is known as
a. caput succedaneum. c. craniosynostosis.
b. cephalhematoma. d. craniotabes.
A
Caput succedaneum is a swelling over the occipitoparietal region of the skull of a newborn which results from pressure over the occipitoparietal region during a prolonged delivery. It usually resolves within 1 to 2 weeks after birth. Cephalhematoma is a localized, subcutaneous swelling over one of the cranial bones of a newborn. It is acquired during forceps deliveries resulting from subperiosteal bleeding. Craniosynostosis is premature ossification of suture lines, whereby there is early formation and fusion of skull bones. Craniotabes is a softening of the outer layer of cranial bones behind and above the ears combined with a ping pong ball sensation as the area is pressed in gently with the fingers.
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