Occiput, Flat

Definition:

Objective: Reduced convexity of the occiput (posterior part of skull)

Comments:

Reduced convexity of the occiput gives an appearance of flattening. There are no objective measures for convexity of the occiput, and evaluation depends heavily on the experience of the observer. This finding may or may not be accompanied by Brachycephaly (which should be coded separately), and may be observed more frequently when an infant is placed to sleep on his/her back.

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