craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is a congenital craniofacial disorder characterized by the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures, the flexible joints that normally allow an infant's skull to expand as the brain grows. When a suture closes too early, skull growth is restricted in the affected area, causing the head to develop an abnormal shape and potentially increasing intracranial pressure. The condition may occur as an isolated abnormality or as part of a genetic syndrome such as Crouzon syndrome, Apert syndrome, or Pfeiffer syndrome. Symptoms can include an unusually shaped head, asymmetrical facial features, developmental delays, vision problems, headaches, or signs of increased pressure within the skull. Diagnosis is typically made through physical examination and imaging studies such as CT scans. Treatment often involves craniofacial surgery to correct the skull shape and allow normal brain growth.

Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the bones of a baby's skull join together too early. Because the skull cannot expand normally, the head may develop an unusual shape and, in some cases, put pressure on the growing brain. Surgery is often used to correct the problem and support normal development.

• Congenital condition in which one or more skull sutures close too early • Prevents normal expansion of the skull as the brain grows • Causes an abnormal head shape and sometimes facial asymmetry • May occur alone or as part of genetic syndromes such as Apert, Crouzon, or Pfeiffer syndrome • Symptoms may include abnormal skull shape, developmental delays, headaches, vision problems, or increased intracranial pressure • Diagnosed through physical examination and imaging studies such as CT scans • Treatment commonly involves craniofacial surgery to reshape the skull and allow normal brain growth • Early diagnosis and treatment can improve cosmetic and developmental outcomes