What is a large forehead?
A large forehead is one that is wider, or broader than the average. This is usually a subjective measurement and will depend on the opinion of the clinician.
Often a large or larger forehead is simply a benign facial feature. In other instances, it may be the symptom of a rare disease.
Understanding skull-related symptoms and features.
Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.
The skull has several crucial functions: it cradles and protects the brain, supports the face and forms the head. It is a bony structure made up of the mandible and cranium.
Symptoms affecting the skull can sometimes be seen with the naked eye, especially if they affect the shape, size and structure of the head and face. Diagnosing a skull related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective.
What should I do next?
In some instances, a large forehead may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Large Forehead, may be due to a genetic syndrome, it is important to have a consultation and evaluation with a clinical genetic specialist. Specialists may also suggest specific genetic testing or other types of tests to help reach a diagnosis. FDNA’s AI technology can help speed up the diagnostic process by analyzing facial features and other health information.