A small head is the main sign of microcephaly. In general, doctors compare a child's head measurement with average percentiles. In some children, the condition can cause other symptoms such as a high-pitched cry, developmental delays, seizures, trouble feeding, and intellectual disabilities. Disturbances in motor function later in life are also possible.

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