You are in Medical Library . Definition A softening of the skull bones. Causes, Incidence and Risk Factors Craniotabes can be a normal finding in infants, especially premature infants.
Studies suggest it occurs in up to one third of all newborn infants.
And Tests No testing is done unless osteogenesis imperfecta or rickets is suspected. Treatment Craniotabes, not associated with other conditions, should not be treated. Complete healing is expected. Complications There are usually no complications. This finding is usually discovered when the baby is examined during a well-baby check.