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Suggest Treatment For Widened Suture Lines In Kid

My 2 week old son has a wide anterior fontanel and the sagittal suture line is separated almost 2 cm. His head circumference is within normal limits, his behavior is normal and the pediatrician said he s not concerned. He did, however, say the finding was abnormal. No bulging or sunken fontanels. I ve read about conditions associated with widened suture lines. Should more follow up be done? How concerning is this and is it sometimes a finding in a normal, healthy infant?
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question. Though I don't believe there is anything you need to do right now, pay close attention the the increase in head circumference over the next few visits to the doctor. If it remains normal, there is no need to worry.
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Suggest Treatment For Widened Suture Lines In Kid

Hello. I just read through your question. Though I don t believe there is anything you need to do right now, pay close attention the the increase in head circumference over the next few visits to the doctor. If it remains normal, there is no need to worry.