Patient's question:
Female, 18 years old. Child, 1.5 years old. Late closure of fontanelles. Rib flaring. Late fontanelle closure and rib flaring in children.Doctor's answer:
The changes in the fontanelles are a stage in the development of the infant's head. As the brain and skull develop, by 3-4 months, the length of the line connecting the midpoints of the opposite sides of the anterior fontanelle has reached 1.5-2 centimeters. In normal cases, it is usually completely closed by the age of 1 to 1.5 years. You should take your baby for a check-up.The changes in the fontanelles are a stage in the development of the infant's head. As the brain and skull develop, by 3-4 months, the length of the line connecting the midpoints of the opposite sides of the anterior fontanelle has reached 1.5-2 centimeters. In normal cases, it is usually completely closed by the age of 1 to 1.5 years. You should take your baby for a check-up.