Caput Succedaneum
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Caput succedaneum is a soft swelling that can appear on the scalp of a newborn after delivery, due to pressure on the head during birth. It is generally a temporary and benign condition.
Frequent features: It is usually noticed as a soft, diffuse bulge in the area of the head that came out first during delivery; it can cross the lines of the skull and tends to decrease over the days.
When to pay attention? An evaluation by health care personnel is advisable if the swelling grows, changes color noticeably, or is accompanied by other signs in the baby.
Which specialist cares for it? The neonatologist and the pediatrician are the ones who monitor these findings in the newborn, and the pediatric surgeon or the pediatric nephrologist may intervene if the case warrants it. Raising your questions with the team caring for the baby helps to follow its progress with peace of mind.
Data on 163 doctors who treat caput succedaneum
Which specialist treats caput succedaneum?
Caput succedaneum is evaluated by a Pediatrician, and a Neonatologist may also be involved for newborns, since it usually resolves without specific treatment.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in caput succedaneum
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Frequently asked questions
What is caput succedaneum?
Caput succedaneum is a soft swelling that can appear on the scalp of a newborn after delivery, due to pressure on the head during birth. It is generally a temporary and benign condition.
Which doctor treats caput succedaneum?
Caput succedaneum is evaluated by a Pediatrician, and a Neonatologist may also be involved for newborns, since it usually resolves without specific treatment.