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Microcephaly

Microcefalia

Category

Definition

A condition caused by failure of the head to correctly develop during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by a head size that is significantly smaller than normal for their age and sex. This condition may also present with developmental delays, difficulties with balance and coordination, short stature, hyperactivity, mental retardation, seizures, or other neurological abnormalities.

Exclusions

  • Syndromes with microcephaly as a major feature

Inclusions

  • Micrencephaly

Index Terms

MicrocephalymicrocephalicmicrocephalusnanocephalyMicroencephalycongenital microcephalybrain hypoplasiabrain nondevelopmentcephalic hypoplasiaundeveloped cerebrumundeveloped brainMicrencephalonMicrencephalyCongenital skull deformity with microcephalyskull agenesis with microcephalyabsence of skull bone with microcephalyanomaly of skull with microcephalyHydromicrocephalyAutosomal dominant primary microcephaly