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My granddaughter''s pediatrician has suggested that she be taken to a cranial facial surgeon for examination. Her head measurement is in the 97th percentile now at her 1 year checkup. At 6 months it measured over the 100th percentile. She shows no signs of delayed development and seems to be happy, inquisitive and very active. The pediatrician is just "being cautious" and has voiced no reason other than the baby''s head measurement for the proposed examination. Is this examination necessary?

 

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that's the question.......what should be done for this child?

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July 30 2008 at 5:14 AM (22 minutes and 23 seconds later)
         
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Deviation from a "norm" is a reason for a referral for two reasons. First is that such deviations can indeed be a useful indicator of something being wrong that is not otherwise detected. Secondly, (if you will pardon the cynacism) you should be aware that the pediatrician may be thinking that he would be liable for malpractice if he didn't refer her for evaluation.

Most likely you are correct and nothing will be found. You need to decide if the trouble and expense associated with getting the evaluation exceeds the (admittedly very small) chance of something being found.

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