What Does Dolichocephaly Mean?

Technically, dolichocephaly is a mild cranial deformity in which the head has become disproportionately long and narrow, due to mechanical forces associated with breech po- sitioning in utero (Kasby & Poll 1982, Bronfin 2001, Lubusky et al 2007).

What is dolichocephaly caused by?

What Is Dolichocephaly? Dolichocephaly refers to an elongation of an infant's head caused most often by positioning after birth. It is commonly, though not exclusively, a result of an extended stay in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Is dolichocephaly normal?

Although dolichocephaly may be associated with some other abnormalities, alone it is just a normal variation; unless symptomatic, it is not a cause for concern. Early diagnosis can be made by X-ray or ultrasonography.