An infant presenting with an abnormal head shape requires careful investigation. The etiology of cranial dysmorphology can be divided into 3 categories that include: [6] The term plagiocephaly is ...

In Craniosynostosis, one or more segments fuse prematurely, restricting normal skull and brain development and resulting in an abnormal head shape. If left untreated, it can lead to complications ...

Both can be prevented or minimized by proper positioning. The infant with an abnormal head shape requires careful evaluation; treatment varies according to the etiology. Craniosynostosis ...