CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS: CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT APPROACHES

Craniosynostosis occurs when cranial sutures fuse prematurely. These sutures are essential for facilitating the baby's passage through the birth canal and later accommodating brain growth. When one or more sutures close too early, the skull adapts by growing along the path of least resistance—perpendicular to the closed suture—resulting in an abnormal skull shape. This condition can lead to increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and may impact the respiratory and neurological systems, as well as overall child development. [1][2]