Caput succedaneum~

• swelling of the scalp
• involves presenting part
• caused by the pressure exerted on the part during labor and delivery
• involving the scalp only
• crosses suture lines
• resolves quickly over several days

Cephalhematoma~

• subperiosteal bleed
• limited to bone
• does not cross suture line
• a/w overlying non-depressed skull fracture
• slow bleeders - not present at birth
• increase in size in few days
• a rim can be felt around the edge
• resolve spontaneously over several months
• can be fooled by bilateral cephalhematomas
• common cause of jaundice