Craniosynostosis: A Pediatric Neurologist's Perspective

J Pediatr Neurosci. 2022 Sep;17(Suppl 1):S54-S60. doi: 10.4103/jpn.JPN_25_22. Epub 2022 Sep 19.

Abstract

Craniosynostosis is premature fusion of sutures of the cranium, resulting in an abnormal skull shape and restriction of brain growth. It may affect either a single suture or multiple sutures. In most cases, craniosynostosis is secondary to an underlying abnormality of the growing brain; however, syndromic craniosynostosis is not uncommon. It might lead to several complications such as raised intracranial pressure, neurological deficits, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Pediatric neurologists do play a significant role in early identification and treatment, and thereby ensure a better clinical and neurodevelopmental outcome in such children.

Keywords: Approach; craniosynostosis; nonsyndromic; pediatric.

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