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   What is syndromic microcephaly?

   • Isolated microcephaly is when a small head and brain size are the only signs. Syndromic microcephaly is small head and brain size associated with one of many genetic syndromes that can include other symptoms. Symptoms of microcephaly include:

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   Can a child with a smaller head have microcephaly?

   • Not every child or adult with a smaller-than-average head meets the measurement criteria for microcephaly. Congenital microcephaly is present at birth or seen on a sonogram within 36 weeks of pregnancy. Postnatal microcephaly develops after birth, when the head does not grow at an expected rate.

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   What is microcephaly & what causes it?

   • Microcephaly is an abnormally small head. Often the head is small because the brain is small and abnormally developed. Microcephaly can be caused by many disorders, including genetic abnormalities, infections, and brain defects, or can sometimes run in families. Newborns with severe microcephaly usually have symptoms of brain damage.

   Microcephaly - Microcephaly - MSD Manual Consumer Version

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   Can microcephaly cause a sloping forehead?

   • A child with more-severe microcephaly may also have a sloping forehead. Chances are your health care provider will detect microcephaly at your baby's birth or at a regular well-baby checkup. However, if you think your baby's head is small for the baby's age and sex or isn't growing as it should, talk to your provider.

   Microcephaly - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 26, 2022 · Microcephaly (my-kroh-SEF-uh-lee) is a rare neurological condition in which an infant's head is much smaller than the heads of other children of the same age and sex.

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   Microcephaly serves as an important neurological indication or warning sign, but no uniformity exists in its definition. It is usually defined as a head circumference (HC) more than two standard deviations below the mean for age and sex.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesMicrocephaly: Symptoms, Causes & Outlook - Cleveland Clinic

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   Apr 17, 2023 · Microcephaly is a condition that causes your baby’s head to be smaller than expected for their size and age. Microcephaly happens when your baby’s brain needs more time to grow or doesn’t develop completely.

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   Microcephaly is an abnormally small head. Often the head is small because the brain is small and abnormally developed. Microcephaly can be caused by many disorders, including genetic abnormalities, infections, and brain defects, or can sometimes run in families.

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   Microcephaly is an abnormally small head. Often the head is small because the brain is small and abnormally developed. Microcephaly can be caused by many disorders, including genetic abnormalities, infections, and brain defects, or can sometimes run in families.

7. medlineplus.gov › genetics › conditionAutosomal recessive primary microcephaly - MedlinePlus

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   Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly (often shortened to MCPH, which stands for "microcephaly primary hereditary") is a condition in which infants are born with a very small head and a small brain. Explore symptoms, inheritance, genetics of this condition.

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   Microcephaly is a condition in which a baby’s head is much smaller than expected for the baby’s age. This could be due to the brain not developing properly either during pregnancy or after birth up to the first few years of life. Microcephaly is a rare condition that can be a symptom of several disorders.