Important features of the physical examination of infants and young children that may not be included in the examination of adults
- Measurement of the fronto-occipital circumference (FOC)
- Palpation of cranial sutures and fontanelles if open
- Dysmorphic facial features (such as hypertelorism, absence of philtrum, or low-set ears)
- Limb asymmetries and malformations (including dermatoglyphics)
- Abnormal skin lesions concerning for a neurocutaneous syndrome
- Developmental reflexes
