MCQ MAHE 2000 Obstetrics And Gynecology Answer 10

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The Correct Answer is A

Collection of blood under the pericranium is a Cephalhematoma.

  1. Causes
    1. Prolonged labor
    2. Instrumented delivery (e.g. forceps)
  2. Pathophysiology
    1. Rupture of blood vessels between skull and periosteum
    2. Results in subperiosteal blood collection
    3. Bleeding limited by Suture lines
  3. Signs
    1. Cephalhematoma does not cross Suture lines
    2. Well-demarcated, fluctuant swelling
    3. Most commonly occurs over parietal bone
    4. No overlying Skin Discoloration
    5. Appears by day 2-3 of life

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