Symptoms & Signs
- Absence of the normal feeling of a “soft spot” (fontanelle) on the newborn’s skull
- Disappearance of the fontanelle early
- A raised hard ridge along the affected sutures
- Unusual head shape
- Slow or no increase in the head size over time as the baby grows
Diagnosis & Tests
The doctor will feel the infants head and perform a physical exam. A neurological exam would also help diagnose the condition. The following tests may be performed:
- Measuring the width of the infant’s head
- X-rays of the skull
- CT scan of the head
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Craniosynostosis : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Craniosynostosis : Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Craniosynostosis : Treatment
Review Date : 11/2/2009
Reviewed By : Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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