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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.
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