2020年9月1日 · Identifying the various types of head shape abnormalities is important for aesthetics, to identify candidates for future monitoring, and, at least in some, to prevent increases in intracranial pressure (ICP) and allow proper brain development.

2024年2月7日 · Skull birth defects are conditions that are present at birth. These birth defects were created as the fetus was still developing in a pregnant person's uterus. This overview will discuss three of the most common skull birth defects in babies: anencephaly, craniosynostosis, and encephalocele.

Your pediatrician can determine whether your baby's head shape is caused by a positional skull deformity or an uncommon but more serious condition called craniosynostosis. Common positional skull deformities do not require surgery.

2024年6月27日 · Genetics play a significant role in determining the shape of an individual's head and skull. According to the National Institute of Health, genetic variations can lead to conditions such as craniosynostosis, which is the premature fusion of …

2024年4月29日 · Craniosynostosis is a congenital deformity of the infant skull that occurs when the fibrous joints between the bones of the skull (called cranial sutures) close prematurely.

Pre-, peri-, and postnatal risk factors can contribute to the development of positional skull deformities. These deformities can be diagnosed and classified on the basis of their clinical features, supplemented in unclear cases by ultrasonography of the cranial sutures.

2024年5月17日 · This article delves into the various types of skull defects, their potential causes such as genetic mutations and prenatal exposures, and the symptoms they can present, including visible deformities and developmental delays.