Head CT on 6 Month Old

Hi... I went through this with one of my twins... His head was growing much faster than his brother... he also had a larger than average (although w/in range) fontenelle (soft spot)... I mean it was HUGE! And occasionally, I would notice that it was lumped up... as if fluid was pushing up through...

OMG... the scare is unreal... Ultrasounds... and yes, ultimately a CT... and NOTHING... the Dr. said he was quite normal... and that even the extra fluid on occasion was totally normal... although you don't generally see it... he even commented that the other twin actually had "small" head... jeez... thanks...

I know this is super scary... it was all I could do to keep from thowing up...

I also have a realative with a shunt... and although it totally sucks to have to have one... they aren't that bad... Just an FYI...

and IMHO... I don't think a tumor would make the skull grow... I would expect there to be pressure on the brain causing problems before the skull would grow a whole 3/4"...

In the end... you will feel better having the test as you will KNOW for sure there is nothing going on in there to be afraid of... rather than waiting until the next checkup to see if there is any noticable difference.

Hang in there...

T.,

I just wanted to respond and tell you that I wish you the best of luck in the testing! I know that it is so scary when you are faced with something like this. But I just try to remember that until you have all the facts, you don't have to have a decision or reaction-because you simply don't know yet. Try to think positively and that the doctor was taking the extra precautions for your baby. Stay strong and just try to have peace that you will know soon for sure if there is an issue that you need to worry about.

Take care,

Molly

My sister-in-law went through the exact same thing with both of her girls, right around 6 months of age. They were actually classified as "failure to thrive" for their weight, but their heads were enormous, completely off the charts. Needless to say, we were all petrified. After the testing, it was discovered that they just have, well, big heads! They are now 7 and 9 and wear helmets that are larger than the one I wear (as a 5'8" adult!). They are fine, no issues and are even in the GATE program (gifted and talented education). I hope you have a similar outcome and that all is fine with your little guy, I'm sure it will be. Please keep us updated.