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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 commonly encountered entity in pediatric clinical practice, particularly in infants. It is defined as an occipitofrontal circumference greater than 2 SD, or 0.5 cm above the 97th percentile.
24 Ιουλ 2023 · Macrocephaly is the condition in which the head circumference of an infant is above 2 standard deviations, which is above the 97th percentile. It can be due to benign conditions or can be due to underlying causes that lead to serious sequelae like neurological deficits and developmental delays.
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.
15 Φεβ 2023 · Macrocephaly is the name for a condition in which an infant has an unusually large head size. A doctor will diagnose macrocephaly if the measurement of the head around its widest part is bigger...
Macrocephaly is the technical term for a large head. Macrocephaly can be caused by genetic disorders or other disorders or can run in families. Diagnosis is made before birth through routine ultrasound tests or after birth by measuring the head circumference.
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.
