May 26, 2022 · Microcephaly (my-kroh-SEF-uh-lee) is a rare neurological condition in which an infant's head is much smaller than the heads of other children of the same age and sex.

Microcephaly may be present at birth or it may develop in the first few years of life. [3] Brain development is often affected; people with this disorder often have an intellectual disability, …

Aug 7, 2024 · Microcephaly means "small head." It happens when a baby's brain stops growing or developing. WebMD explains what it is and how gene problems, alcohol, drugs, and infections …

Microcephaly can be caused by many disorders, including genetic abnormalities, infections, and brain defects, or can sometimes run in families. Newborns with severe microcephaly usually …

Microcephaly is a condition where a baby's head is much smaller than normal. It is most often present at birth (congenital). Most children with microcephaly also have a small brain and an …

What is microcephaly in children? Microcephaly is a condition where a baby's head is much smaller than normal. It is most often present at birth (congenital). Most children with …

Nov 21, 2024 · During pregnancy, a baby’s head grows because the baby’s brain grows. Microcephaly can occur because a baby’s brain has not developed properly during pregnancy …

Microcephaly is defined by head circumference, a measurement taken by a pediatrician during health care visits. Microcephaly is rare in the United States, affecting only one of 800 to 5,000 …

Microcephaly is a head circumference < 2 standard deviations below the mean for age. (See also Overview of Congenital Craniofacial Anomalies.) In microcephaly, the head is …

Microcephaly is a condition where a baby's head is much smaller than normal. It is most often present at birth (congenital). Most children with microcephaly also have a small brain and an …