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Plagiocephaly

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How is plagiocephaly diagnosed?

Children with plagiocephaly typically show a visible flattening of the head.

A trained clinician can usually diagnose the condition with a thorough physical exam and medical history alone, and does not typically need to order tests, like X-rays or CT scans.

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