Why Does Synostosis Happen?
Syndromic Craniosynostosis Is Caused by Certain Genetic Syndromes, Such as Apert Syndrome, Pfeiffer Syndrome or Crouzon Syndrome, Which Can Affect Your Baby's...
Syndromic craniosynostosis is caused by certain genetic syndromes, such as Apert syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome or Crouzon syndrome, which can affect your baby's skull development. These syndromes usually also include other physical features and health problems.
What causes a baby's soft spot to close early?
A condition in which the sutures close too early, called craniosynostosis, has been associated with early fontanelle closure. Craniosynostosis results in an abnormal head shape and problems with normal brain and skull growth. Premature closure of the sutures may also cause the pressure inside of the head to increase.
How is Synostosis diagnosed?
- Physical exam. Your doctor will feel your baby's head for abnormalities such as suture ridges, and look for facial deformities.
- Imaging studies. A computerized tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of your baby's skull can show whether any sutures have fused. ...
- Genetic testing.
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