Swelling over the occipitoparietal region of the skull of a newborn is known as

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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.

Swelling Over the Occipitoparietal Region of the Skull of a Newborn