Table 4 Symmetrical and asymmetrical head shape deformities in preterm and term infants.

From: Stereophotogrammetric head shape assessment in neonates is feasible and can identify distinct differences between term-born and very preterm infants at term equivalent age

  

Preterm infants

Term infants

Symmetrical

Brachycephaly

Moderate/severe (%)

0

8

None/mild (%)

64

88

Dolichocephaly

Moderate/severe (%)

36

4

Asymmetrical

Plagiocephaly

None/mild (%)

72

76

Moderate/severe (%)

28

24

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