Head Shapes
Posted By andres On June 20, 2011 @ 11:44 am In | Comments Disabled
Plagiocephaly
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Common Signs:
- Flattening on either side of the back of the head
- One side of the forehead is more prominent
- One eye may appear slightly smaller than the other
- One ear may be shifted foreword in relationship to the other
- Facial asymmetry with one cheek fuller than the other
Brachycephaly
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Common Signs:
- Flattening across the back of the head
- From a side view, the head looks tall
- The head appears wide at ear level
- When viewed from the top, the head is short and wide
Scaphocephaly
[3]
Common Signs:
- Fattening of both sides of the head
- When viewed from the top, the head is narrow and long
- Common in premature babies
Combinations of these head shapes are also seen:
Asymmetric Brachycephaly
[4]
Asymmetric Scaphocephaly
[5]
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