Should premature babies with smaller heads undergo MRI scans?

Patient's question:

The baby is premature, gestational age 352, currently born on August 31st, currently five months old, currently head circumference 36.7! The hospital's thorough examination says the head is small and needs an MRI! Do I need to do it? If not, can it be adjusted?

Doctor's answer:

According to the situation you described, it is recommended to improve the cranial MRI to clarify the intracranial condition and rule out the possibility of a smaller head circumference caused by brain problems. If the baby has a small head, check if the fontanelles are prematurely closed. If there are any signs of developmental delays, a thorough cranial examination may be necessary. This condition may also be related to intergenerational inheritance. The key is to identify the cause and provide targeted treatment. Do not delay the baby's condition.

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