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Is Sudden Dent On Posterior Part Of Head Of A Toddler Concerning?

my three year old son has a dent on the posterior part of his head, right where his posterior fontenel was. It is something new that I have not noticed before. Is this something to be alarmed about? It reminds me of a ping pong ball size that is dented in....
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. It might not have appeared suddenly and i feel you have observed it suddenly rather. If he is normal and not showing any signs like vomiting or seizures. Do not worry,. It could be positional. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Is Sudden Dent On Posterior Part Of Head Of A Toddler Concerning?

Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. It might not have appeared suddenly and i feel you have observed it suddenly rather. If he is normal and not showing any signs like vomiting or seizures. Do not worry,. It could be positional. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,