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Macrocephaly means your baby’s head is larger than other babies of the same age and sex. Having a larger head size can be harmless, if a larger head size is a family trait, or it can be a sign of a serious medical condition.
20 Φεβ 2023 · The measurement of head circumference (also called occipitofrontal circumference [OFC]) is a direct reflection of head growth and an important step in the evaluation of childhood growth and development. The etiology and evaluation of macrocephaly in infants and children will be discussed here.
22 Φεβ 2018 · Macrocephaly is a common clinical finding in children. Increased volume of one of the intracranial compartments can enlarge the head either prenatally or postnatally while the cranial sutures are open. Imaging plays a central role in establishing a diagnosis and guiding management.
17 Σεπ 2018 · Macrocephaly refers to an overly large head in infants. It is not a condition in itself, but it may be a symptom of other conditions or complications in the brain.
27 Απρ 2023 · Macrocephaly, defined as a head circumference greater than 2 standard deviations above the mean, is a relatively common presenting symptom in the pediatric population at routine well-child examinations and a common indication for neuroimaging.
15 Φεβ 2023 · Summary. Children born with macrocephaly have an unusually large head. The circumference will be larger than the 97% of infants of the same age and sex. A doctor will monitor the infant, as there...
20 Μαΐ 2019 · Disease: Macrocephaly or Megalencephaly | Head and Brain Malformations. Symptom/Presentation: Growth Problems. Specialty: General Pediatrics | Neurology / Neurosurgery. Age: Infant. To Learn More To view pediatric review articles on this topic from the past year check PubMed.
