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Definition Return to top
Frontal bossing is an unusually prominent forehead, sometimes associated with a heavier than normal brow ridge.Considerations Return to top
Frontal bossing is seen only in a few rare syndromes. It is probably best recognized by the public in the disease acromegaly because people with acromegaly who become extremely tall and large (giants) are seen frequently in movies.
Common Causes Return to top
Home Care Return to top
There is no home care needed for frontal bossing. Home care for disorders associated with frontal bossing varies with the specific disorder.
Call your health care provider if Return to top
What to expect at your health care provider's office Return to top
An infant or child with frontal bossing generally has other symptoms and signs that, when taken together, define a specific syndrome or condition. The diagnosis is based on a family history, medical history, and thorough physical evaluation.
Medical history questions documenting frontal bossing in detail may include:
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Laboratory studies (such as chromosome studies, enzyme assays, X-rays, and metabolic studies) may be ordered to confirm the presence of a suspected disorder.
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