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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.
- Diane Blake, MD
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- Diane Blake, MD
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.
Symptoms and Causes. What are the symptoms of macrocephaly? Common signs and symptoms include: Rapid head growth. Bulging veins on your child’s head. Developmental delays (not reaching learning milestones). A downward gaze of your child’s eyes. Firm or bulging spaces between the bones of your child’s skull where bone formation isn’t yet complete.
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. There are certain factors...
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).
15 Φεβ 2023 · Signs and symptoms of macrocephaly The primary sign of macrocephaly is an unusually large head. This is the only symptom in cases of benign familial macrocephaly.
5 Μαΐ 2023 · Concerning Symptoms of Macrocephaly. If your baby has specific physical or behavioral symptoms, the doctor may be more concerned. Causes for concerns include: Tightness or bulging of the soft spot
