Craniotabes

Alternative names:

congenital cranial osteoporosis

Treatment:

Craniotabes, not associated with other conditions, should not be treated.

Expectations (prognosis):

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).