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Macrocephaly means your baby’s head is larger than other babies of the same age and sex. It can be harmless, a family trait, or a sign of a serious medical condition affecting the brain or skull.
Macrocephaly is a condition of abnormally large head circumference, which may be pathological or harmless. It can be caused by genetic, environmental, or congenital factors, and is associated with many syndromes and disorders.
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.
17 Σεπ 2018 · Macrocephaly is an overly large head that is more than two standard deviations above average for age. It can be a symptom of various conditions or complications in the brain, such as hydrocephalus, tumors, or genetic syndromes.
15 Φεβ 2023 · Macrocephaly is a condition in which an infant has an unusually large head size. It can be benign or indicate a genetic syndrome, a brain tumor, or other problems. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat macrocephaly and its complications.
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 is a head circumference > 2 standard deviations above the mean for age. It can be disproportionate or proportionate, and may be due to genetic disorders, hydrocephalus, or other conditions.
