Microcephaly: A smaller than average brain. See free access online books about Microcephaly below. See detailed information below for a list of 99 causes of Microcephaly, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Microcephaly as a symptom include:
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causes of Microcephaly
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Microcephaly is a rare, neurological disorder in which the circumference of the head is smaller than the average for the age and gender of the infant or child. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Microcephaly Information Page: NINDS)
Microcephaly is a rare, neurological disorder in which the circumference of the head is smaller than the average for the age and gender of the infant or child. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Microcephaly Information Page: NINDS)
Abnormal smallness of the head, usually associated with mental retardation. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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An abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
The list below shows some of the causes of Microcephaly mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Microcephaly. Of the 99 causes of Microcephaly that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Microcephaly' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Head small, Micrencephaly
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Medical Conditions associated with Microcephaly:
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Symptoms related to Microcephaly:
Foetal alcohol syndrome, Congenital rubella syndrome, Cytomegalovirus, Chickenpox in pregnancy, Phenylketonuria, Toxic chemical exposure during pregnancy
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