A 49-year-old member asked:
What does it mean if the ultrasound shows a large head?
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Dr. Walter Kobasaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Varoius possibilitie: It varies depending exactly what you mean by 'large head'.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Had ob ultrasound. What could a large head measurement mean?
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Dr. Walter Kobasaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Depends: Depending on how many weeks you are would be needed to give a better explanation. More than likely it is normal with the baby having a large head. Speak with your OB and after they evaluale the complete us will be able to give you a more precise answer.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What could a large head measurement mean?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Depends on situation: For many, it means you have a genetically larger head size, as i do, making finding a hat that fits a bit difficult. For some infants, it can mean a build up of pressure within the skull caused by abnormal fluid flows within the brain, requiring a surgical procedure.
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