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Should I Be Worried About The Ridge On The Head Of Newborn Baby?

my wife just had identical twins, girls. 36 week c section. babies in icu one of the girls has small ridge on top of her head. goes from top of head, middle. doesn't go all the way down to forehead. probably half way. not very noticeable. doc said look like plates are overlapping, we will just keep an eye on it. worried it is crania
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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It can be over lapping or non fusion. In any case the children are to be kept under observation.Keep her under observation and treatment of neurosurgeon.
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Should I Be Worried About The Ridge On The Head Of Newborn Baby?

It can be over lapping or non fusion. In any case the children are to be kept under observation.Keep her under observation and treatment of neurosurgeon.