Neonatology MCQ- Q33

PEDIATRIC MCQ  SECTION  Neonatology -   Q33

 

33. A newborn delivered via difficult labor now presented to you with swelling on her scalp u examined the swelling and found it has well-defined borders and is limited to the suture line what u think it is?

A. Caput succedaneum
B. Caput medusae
C. Cephalhematoma
D. Subdural hemorrhage
E. Congenital tubercle of occipital bone

ANSWER= Ans C
Explain:- Cephalhematoma: It is a collection of blood b/w periosteum and skull characteristically it doesn't cross the suture line it is usually not present at birth but sometimes may present it can increase over time it takes at least2-3 months to resolve.

                        

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