An infant or child with frontal bossing generally has other symptoms and signs that, when taken together, define a specific syndrome or condition. The diagnosis is based on a family history, medical history, and thorough physical evaluation.
Medical history questions documenting frontal bossing in detail may include:
- When did you first notice that the forehead appeared unusually prominent?
- What other symptoms are present?
- Have you noticed any other unusual physical characteristics?
- Has a disorder been identified as the cause of the frontal bossing?
- If so, what was the diagnosis?
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Laboratory studies (such as chromosome studies, enzyme assays, X-rays, and metabolic studies) may be ordered to confirm the presence of a suspected disorder.
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