These are joined by fibrous sutures, which allow movement that facilitates childbirth and brain growth. 1  Posterior fontanelle is triangle-shaped. 2  Anterior fontanelle is a diamond-shaped membrane-filled space located between the two frontal and two parietal bones of the developing fetal skull.
16125. Thyromegaly is a disorder where the thyroid gland becomes larger than its normal size. It is more commonly known as the disease goiter. A disease where the thyroid gland grows abnormally large is actually common, especially if you lack iodine intake or if your thyroid hormones lack balance.
Causes of hepatomegaly are classified as conditions and/or diseases that disrupt liver functions to create abnormal swelling. Glycogen storage disease, leukemia and liver cancer are also causes of an enlarged liver. Risk factors of hepatomegaly are smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, STDs such as Hepatitis B, drug use and abuse, diabetes and obesity. The following risk factors can cause hepatomegaly to occur: Alcoholism.