Microcephaly

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Microcephaly

Tests and diagnosis

  • MRI MRI — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this diagnostic test.
  • CT scan CT scan — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this imaging procedure.

Causes

  • Craniosynostosis Craniosynostosis — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment of this birth defect involving a baby's skull.
  • Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this parasitic infection.
  • Down syndrome Down syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors and diagnosis of this genetic disorder.
  • Rubella Rubella — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, prevention of this viral infection during pregnancy.
  • Chickenpox Chickenpox — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this once common childhood illness.

Complications

  • Dwarfism Dwarfism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of very short stature.

Coping and support

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