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Microcephaly    See images

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Alternative names:

Microcephalia; Microcephalic; Microcephalus

Definition:

Having a head size (measured as the distance around the top of the head), significantly below the median for the infant's age and sex. Significantly below is generally considered to be smaller than 3 standard deviations below the mean, or less than 42 cm in circumference at full growth.

Considerations

Common Causes

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