The mother of a 6-month-old infant calls the office requesting an appointment for her child. She advises that she thinks the child’s head appears swollen and that there are areas that appear to be bulging. What is your response regarding the appointment?
Hello, Without an exam, I can only give general information, but, increased pressure in the head of a newborn can be a life-threatening condition such as hydrocephalus. Basically, diagnostic tests need to be immediately performed. It can be a lot of other non-serious conditions. I'm adding this to my collection of A.I. tests since one other fact can determine whether this is an incredibly serious condition or nothing at all the mental state of the reporting person. I have to say that in a test question it is 100% a life-threatening condition and in real life it has been to date 100% a nervous mother. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist