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Diagnosis of craniosynostosis and microcephaly is made by a physician, typically during examination after birth. A physician may also be alerted to the presence of microcephaly based on the appearance of the head at birth
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What is benign microcephaly of infancy?
Head circumference is a direct reflection of head growth When the growth is below norms it is classed as microcephaly. The result of microcephaly is a degree of retardation in growth. If the microcephaly is benign, the limitation is not significant in development.
How is cri du chat syndrome diagnosed?
This is quite rare but I have nursed one. The diagnosis is made usually by identifying the abnormal signs of the infant. It is confirmed by skull x-ray (microcephaly) and genetic testing (abnormal chrosome 5). Treatment is symptomatic, there is no cure.
What are the special concerns regarding patients with microcephaly?
As microcephaly is often associated with chromosomal abnormalities, the specific genetic cause for a person's microcephaly should be determined, if possible. Genetic counseling is available to help parents
How prevalent is microcephaly?
Microcephaly is a rare neurological condition and occurs worldwide. Little detailed information on the prevalence of the disorder is available. Microcephaly does not appear to be more prevalent among any race or one gender
Does fetus head circumference in the 2nd percentile mean microcephaly?
Microcephaly is an extremely rare condition in which the fetus's head circumference is lower then one percentile.
What is the singular word for diagnoses?
Diagnosis An accurate diagnosis was made after the test.
How long do you live if you have microcephaly?
they live to be 20 or to aleast 35 if they are lucky
What are the non-genetic causes of microcephaly?
Other possible causes of microcephaly include infections during pregnancy (rubella, cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis), adverse effects of medication, and the excessive use of alcohol by the mother during pregnancy
What does the damage of microcephaly come from?
The damage from microcephaly comes because of the cramped interior of the skull. This lack of space exerts pressure on the growing brain. This causes impairment and delayed development of functions such as speech and control of muscles
What is the life expectancy of a child with microcephaly?
20 to 35 years of age if you are lucky
How is a diagnosis of Fabry's disease made?
The diagnosis can be confirmed by a blood test to measure for alpha-galactosidase A.
What does the Zika virus cause?
In most people it doesn't cause much of a disease except some flu like systems but in unborn babies it can cause the cortex of the brain to not develop. Since the brain is now much smaller, the skull forming around the brain becomes smaller. This condition is called microcephaly. Children with microcephaly often have developmental issues. Generally there's no treatment for microcephaly.
