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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.
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.
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.
14 Ιαν 2022 · Macrocephaly (or macrocrania) is clinically defined as an abnormally large head with an occipitofrontal circumference (OFC) >2 standard deviations (SD) above the mean or greater than the 97 th centile for a given age and sex (3).
27 Απρ 2023 · Macrocephaly is a general clinical term defined as a head circumference greater than 2 standard deviations above the mean or 0.5 cm higher than the 97th percentile circumference. It is a relatively common indication for neuroimaging in the pediatric population.
It is diagnosed primarily in infants in whom head circumference is tracked diligently within the first year of life. Macrocephaly is defined as an occipitofrontal circumference (OFC) that is at least 2 standard deviations above normal, or 0.5 cm above the 97th percentile.
