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Pediatric Craniosynostosis

What is Craniosynostosis?

Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the bones in an infant’s skull grow together too early, causing problems with brain growth and head shape. The edges of the skull bones are called sutures, which normally close by age 2 to 3. With craniosynostosis, the head stops growing in the areas where the sutures have fused, and expands abnormally in other areas.

Craniosynostosis can occur by itself or as a part of certain craniofacial (head and facial) syndromes. If left untreated, craniosynostosis can lead to serious complications, including:

  • Head deformity, possibly severe and permanent
  • Increased pressure on the brain
  • Seizures
  • Developmental delay

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