1.0Department of Neurosurgeryhttps://www.med.unc.edu/neurosurgeryPeggy Felixhttps://www.med.unc.edu/neurosurgery/author/pfelix/Macrocephaly or “Big Head” | Department of Neurosurgeryrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="MOu0h2FHtX"><a href="https://www.med.unc.edu/neurosurgery/services/pedsneuro/macrocephaly-or-big-head/">Macrocephaly or “Big Head”</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.med.unc.edu/neurosurgery/services/pedsneuro/macrocephaly-or-big-head/embed/#?secret=MOu0h2FHtX" width="600" height="338" title="“Macrocephaly or “Big Head”” — Department of Neurosurgery" data-secret="MOu0h2FHtX" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Evaluation of a baby’s “big head” is one of the most common referrals made to pediatric neurosurgeons. Macrocephaly refers to a head circumference (the measurement around the widest part of the head) that is greater than the 98th percentile on the growth chart. Primary care physicians may refer to the pediatric neurosurgeon based on your … Read morehttps://www.med.unc.edu/neurosurgery/wp-content/uploads/sites/460/2019/01/macrocephalic-baby-v2.png