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A condition in which a baby is born with an underdeveloped brain and an incomplete skull.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Congenital abnormalities

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Very common

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Loss of consciousness
Abnormal skull shape

Other treatments

Supportive care

Tests

Urinalysis
Vitamin b12 folate blood level

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