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Thu May 15 15:35:41 BST 2008

Lorick,
The 2 lines probably mean that the child is in the next 2 percentile. This
is a statistical reference in Peads and usually means that the child is
bigger in size compared to similar aged kids.
Don't sweat it my friend. If there was any issue the pediatrician would have
sounded the alarm and the necessary VOMIT procedures ;-)
God Bless.

Regards,

Dr B

Clinical Director
Wijaya International
Malaysia

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Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:10 AM
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My pediatrician told me the same thing about my son- repeatedly, and with
concern.  I was not a member of the medical community at the time and
searched all available resources as the Dr would not be specific.  There are
indeed conditions to be concerned about which present in infants with a
large head, however-
Upon examination of my son's reports from his visits with the pediatrician I
noticed that his weight and leingh were also near the top of if not
exceeding the growth charts.  He also consumed more formula (his hunger
quickly exceeded the amount of breast milk I could provide) than suggested .
Today, 22 years later, my son is 6'5" and has grown nicely into his large
head. 
Susanna
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  From: Peter Langhelt<mailto:topcmt at hotmail.co.uk> 
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  Sent: Wednesday, 14 May, 2008 14:14
  Subject: Not strictly trauma but....

  Whilst I realise this forum is mainly for trauma inquries, I wonder if
anybody can hep me with the following problem.

  My sister in law has just approached me with my young Nephew and has told
me she is concerned with the size of his head. Her GP has said it is "two
lines" bigger than it should be. He did not elaborate on what that meant and
did not schedule a follow up appointment.

  Does anyone know of any peadiatric conditions relating to an abornormally
large head? No websites have shed any light on the situation and my
textbooks have not helped. My Nephew Shaun is eighteen months old and has
had no previous medical conditions.

  Grateful for any suggestions!

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