Craniotabes
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Craniotabes is a softening of certain areas of the skull bones that, when pressed gently, may give way similar to a ping-pong ball; it is seen mainly in infants.
Context: In newborns it may be a temporary and benign finding, but in older infants it is sometimes related to problems with bone mineralization.
Possible causes: Among the associated factors are deficiencies in bone formation during the first months of life.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician examines the baby's skull and assesses whether additional follow-up is needed. If an unusually soft consistency is noticed when checking an infant's head, it is worth mentioning it at the visit for evaluation.
Data on 7 doctors who treat craniotabes
Which specialist treats craniotabes?
Craniotabes, a softening of the skull bone in infants, is evaluated by a pediatrician to rule out underlying causes. You can find pediatricians available for this.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in craniotabes
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Dr. Leslie Ramirez Angoa
Dr. Ximena Cortés Núñez
Dr. Paulina Arellano Álvarez
Dr. Pedro Gutiérrez Navarro
Dr. Melisa Cañete Alavez
Dr. Jimena Tsubaki Cifuentes
Dr. Víctor Hugo Olivares Villalpando
Frequently asked questions
What is craniotabes?
Craniotabes is a softening of certain areas of the skull bones that, when pressed gently, may give way similar to a ping-pong ball; it is seen mainly in infants.
Which doctor treats craniotabes?
Craniotabes, a softening of the skull bone in infants, is evaluated by a pediatrician to rule out underlying causes. You can find pediatricians available for this.