List of conditions with craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is a medical condition in which one or more of the fibrous sutures in an infant skull prematurely fuses by turning into bone, thereby changing the growth pattern of the skull. Because the skull cannot expand perpendicular to the fused suture, it grows more in the parallel direction. This can result in an abnormal head shape and, in some cases, affect the brain and its development. The condition is usually diagnosed shortly after birth and can be corrected surgically to allow for normal brain growth. Treatment often involves a team that includes a neurosurgeon and a craniofacial surgeon. This article lists various conditions associated with craniosynostosis, highlighting the diversity and complexity of this medical issue.

List of Conditions with Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis can occur as an isolated condition or as part of a syndrome. Syndromic craniosynostosis is associated with other abnormalities that can affect the development and function of other parts of the body.

Isolated Craniosynostosis

• Sagittal Synostosis (Scaphocephaly)
• Coronal Synostosis (Anterior Plagiocephaly)
• Metopic Synostosis (Trigonocephaly)
• Lambdoid Synostosis (Posterior Plagiocephaly)

Syndromic Craniosynostosis

• Apert Syndrome
• Crouzon Syndrome
• Pfeiffer Syndrome
• Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome
• Carpenter Syndrome
• Muenke Syndrome
• Beare-Stevenson Cutis Gyrata Syndrome
• Craniofrontonasal Dysplasia
• Antley-Bixler Syndrome
• Jackson-Weiss Syndrome

Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis of craniosynostosis often involves physical examination and imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI. Treatment typically involves surgery to correct the shape of the skull and allow for normal brain growth. Early intervention is crucial to achieving the best outcomes.

See Also

• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Craniofacial Surgery
• Pediatric Orthopedics

Categories

This list is incomplete; you can help WikiMD by expanding it.