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Craniosynostosis Symptoms
What are the symptoms of craniosynostosis?
The most common sign is a misshapen head at birth or by the time the child is a few months old. For example, the skull may become long and narrow. Or it may be very flat and broad in front or back or on the sides. The baby may have a misshapen nose or jaw.
A misshapen head may be the only sign of craniosynostosis.
In rare cases, the disease causes pressure to build up on the baby's brain. This can lead to brain damage and can cause the baby to develop more slowly than other children.