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What Are The Long-term Consequences Of Skull Fracture In Childhood?

my son had a fractured skull age 5 months old he is now age 49 most all of his life he suffers from headaches he also has a hard time in his life doesn t want to to be around people much I want to know if there be long term symtoms and damage to the brain at this late age my name is Rose
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
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Hello Rose,
If he doesn't have any weakness and his CT/MRI scans are normal, the problem is probably not related to the fracture.
I feel he seen at a neuropsychiatric service and assessed well.
It may be possible to improve upon his condition.
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What Are The Long-term Consequences Of Skull Fracture In Childhood?

Hello Rose, If he doesn t have any weakness and his CT/MRI scans are normal, the problem is probably not related to the fracture. I feel he seen at a neuropsychiatric service and assessed well. It may be possible to improve upon his condition.