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This case study highlights a 10-month-old infant with global developmental delay. Key findings include motor, language, and social development delays, alongside microcephaly and neurological signs.

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Background:

Routine health supervision visit for a 10-month-old boy.
No significant past medical history or prenatal complications reported.

Observation:

Infant presented with inability to sit unsupported, absent pincer grasp, lack of audible language, unilateral exotropia, and microcephaly.
Physical examination revealed truncal hypotonia, extremity hypertonia, tongue protrusion, and a broad mouth.

Findings:

The infant exhibited significant delays across motor, language, and social development domains.
Clinical presentation suggested a complex neurological condition impacting early childhood development.

Implications:

Early identification and intervention are crucial for managing global developmental delay.
This case underscores the importance of thorough developmental assessments in pediatric care.