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Evaluation of Term and Late Preterm Newborns With Microcephaly: An Observational Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION. Microcephaly is defined as an occipitofrontal circumference (OFC) >2 standard deviations below the mean for age and sex assigned at birth, or <3rd percentile; incidence estimates in published studies are ~0.5%.1 The etiology of microcephaly can include genetic syndromes, infections, teratogen exposure or injury to the brain or no etiology.1-3 There are currently no guidelines to direct physicians in the workup of newborn microcephaly.

Source: Pediatrics Open Science

DOI: 10.1542/pedsos.2025-000784

Authors: Avyay Menon, Elena Aragona, Jaspreet Loyal

Institutions: Case Western Reserve University, Yale University

Language: English

Topic: Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414587304