Caput Succedaneum
Firm, constant pressure in one spot is the easiest way to elicit the characteristic pitting edema of caput. In this patient, the extent of the caput is already becoming visible.
photo by Janelle Aby, MD
Firm, constant pressure in one spot is the easiest way to elicit the characteristic pitting edema of caput. In this patient, the extent of the caput is already becoming visible.
photo by Janelle Aby, MD