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Does having a small head with normal intelligence means microcephaly? if it is microcephaly will my children also have small heads?

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Microcephaly is defined as a head size greater than 3 standard deviations smaller than the norm for age & ethnicity & implies diminished intelligence. Having a smaller head with normal intelligence is unlikely to ever be considered true microcephaly. Given children have genetic input from the other parent, I would not assume their outcome is identical.

Answered 12/1/2021

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

I agree with Dr. Ferguson; there are many people with "small" heads that are normal and don't look any different from anyone else. I suspect you are one of these. Microcephaly is a severe deformity and there isn't much room in the tiny skull for brain. We would expect your children to be as clever as you are and maybe more. Best wishes.

Answered 12/2/2021

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