what does 90% percentile in infant head circumference mean?

Question

What lab findings would be characteristic of infant head trauma by abuse, typically?

Answer 1

Relative study: His rating means that 10% of infants at this age have a larger head circumference (size) while 90% are smaller.If the size has increased from 25-50-75-90% over several months it would suggest growth was too rapid.If usually in that range, it just means the kid has a big head.It hasn't bothered me any, except for having trouble finding a helmet/hat that would fit..

Answer 2

Yes: His head shape will probably improve with time-- but you need to have him examined by his pediatrician to make sure it's a simple problem, and get some more-specific advice to help prevent further head-flattening.

Answer 3

Yes: His head shape can change over time as long as their is normal shaping/room to grow. There are multiple factors at play in this situation. He should be evaluated by your doctor.

Answer 4

Plagiocephaly: Infant skulls are soft often flatten. The odd shape is called plagiocephaly. It can reverse by making him sleep on his back, alternate the head to right then left, place your baby on his stomach while awake and in an infant chair when appropriate to reduce the pressure on the skull. Also often the neck muscles get stiff. If your infant is stiff, then rotate the neck gently and hold 5 to 10 sec

Answer 5

See His Pediatrician: Since the early 1990s it has been recommended that babies sleep on their backs to avoid SIDS. One result is that many babies can have a flat spot on the side of the head they prefer to lie on. This usually rounds up with time. However, heads can get distorted by abnormal head growth as well. I would point out your concerns to the pediatrician at his next well visit appointment.

Answer 6

It's usually normal: Many vaginally-born newborns have some head "deformity" due to the proess of passing through the birth canal. The rapid growth of the brain and the softness of the skull usually correct the "deformity" within the first few months of life. Parents should seek consultation with their child's pediatrician, if the "deformity" persists, becomes worse and/or there is limitation of neck movement.

Answer 7

Tummy time: Tummy time is the answer for most of these things especially if the flattening is symmetrical and on the back of the head. However see your doctor before we make those types of assumptions, he may have a little bit of trouble turning his head in both directions all the way. These are usually mild problems and stretching resolves it along with tummy time.

Answer 8

Get an x-ray: If the head shape has not normalized by 3 months of age, skull x-rays should be taken to be certain that all of the separations ("sutures") between the skull bones are open. If they are open, the baby might be referred for evaluation for a skull molding helmet. If there is a question about the bones of the skull, a ct scan may be ordered to clarify the situation.

Answer 9

So what: Abnormal shape only implies malfunction, but does not guarantee it. The internal anatomy of the skull and lack of compression on the brain tissue is the most functionally relevant problem to assure normal function

Answer 10

He needs head images: In children less than two years of age, even minor head trauma can be complicated by skull fractures and intracranial injury. If you have an infant less than 12 months of age, that fell 2 feet in to a hard surface, he should be taken in to be seen by his pediatrician or to the er for imaging of his head as soon as possible.

Answer 11

See doc ASAP: Tak you child to the er to be seen by a doctor asap.

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