Treatment
Craniotabes that are not associated with other conditions are not treated.
Prognosis (Expectations)
Complete healing is expected.
Complications
There are usually no complications.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
This finding is usually discovered when the baby is examined during a well-baby check. Call your health care provider if you notice that your child has signs of craniotabes (to rule out other problems).
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Craniotabes : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Craniotabes : Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Craniotabes : Treatment
Review Date : 3/14/2009
Reviewed By : Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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