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25 month male baby , anterior fontanelle still not closed why?
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? Problem: Normally closed by now.You need to be sure that the skull is not expanding due to increased intracranial pressure.Tis potentially can be dangerous.Ask your pediatrician.
Answered 6/29/2015
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