What is Craniosynostosis?
What is Craniosynostosis?
- Craniosynostosis: A defect involving the fusion of one or more bones in the skull before it has finished growing which affects the head size and shape and can affect the growth of the brain. The defect is often associated with other conditions. Symptoms are determined by which skull bones are prematurely fused.
- Craniosynostosis: Premature closure of one or more sutures of the skull.
Source - Diseases Database
Craniosynostosis: Introduction
Types of Craniosynostosis:
Broader types of Craniosynostosis:
How serious is Craniosynostosis?
Complications of Craniosynostosis:
see complications of Craniosynostosis
Prognosis of Craniosynostosis:
Prognosis for craniosynostosis varies depending on
whether single or multiple sutures are involved and the presence of
associated abnormalities. Prognosis is better for those with single suture
involvement and no associated abnormalities.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Craniosynostosis Information Page: NINDS)
What causes Craniosynostosis?
Causes of Craniosynostosis: see causes of Craniosynostosis
What are the symptoms of Craniosynostosis?
Symptoms of Craniosynostosis:
see symptoms of Craniosynostosis
Complications of Craniosynostosis:
see complications of Craniosynostosis
Can anyone else get Craniosynostosis?
Inheritance:
see inheritance of Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis: Testing
Diagnostic testing: see tests for Craniosynostosis.
Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Craniosynostosis.
How is it treated?
Treatments for Craniosynostosis:
see treatments for Craniosynostosis
Organs Affected by Craniosynostosis:
Organs and body systems related to Craniosynostosis include:
Name and Aliases of Craniosynostosis
Main name of condition: Craniosynostosis
Class of Condition for Craniosynostosis: congen.defect
Other names or spellings for Craniosynostosis:
Craniostenosis, CSO, Craniosynostosis (generic term)
Premature closure of cranial sutures
Source - Diseases Database
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