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26 de may. de 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. Sometimes detected at birth, microcephaly often occurs when there is a problem with brain development in the womb or when the brain stops growing after birth.
17 de abr. de 2023 · Microcephaly is a condition that causes your baby’s head to be smaller than expected. Your baby can be born with a small head or this can become more apparent as they grow. Your baby could have no additional symptoms or the condition can affect their ability to learn and meet developmental milestones for their age.
Microcephaly (from Neo-Latin microcephalia, from Ancient Greek μικρός mikrós "small" and κεφαλή kephalé "head") is a medical condition involving a smaller-than-normal head. Microcephaly may be present at birth or it may develop in the first few years of life.
5 de sept. de 2019 · Microcephaly is a condition in which your baby’s head is smaller than those of other children of the same age and sex. This condition may be present when your baby is born. It may also develop...
26 de may. de 2022 · Learn more about microcephaly, when an infant's head is smaller than expected. The condition affects child development.
Microcephaly is a condition where a baby's head is much smaller than normal. It is most often present at birth (congenital). Most children with microcephaly also have a small brain and an intellectual disability. Some children with small heads have normal intelligence.
Microcephaly. Neurology Surgical Care. Microcephaly is a rare condition in which a baby’s or child’s head is much smaller than typical for their age. What You Need to Know. Microcephaly is defined by head circumference, a measurement taken by a pediatrician during health care visits.
