A ____________ succedaneum may appear over the vertex of the newborn's head as a result of pressure against the mother's cervix while in utero
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Caput
This pressure causes localized edema and appears as an edematous area on the infant's head. The edema may cross suture lines, is soft to the touch, and varies in size. It usually resolves quickly and disappears entirely within the first few days after birth. Caput may also occur as the result of an operative delivery when a vacuum extractor is used during a vaginal birth.
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