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.
Patient Comments Share Your Story. Acromegaly is a serious condition that occurs when the body produces too much of the hormones that control growth. 1  The hormone most often affected is called growth hormone, or GH. 2  It is produced by the pituitary gland, a tiny organ at the base of the brain.