Abstract

Deformational plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis are two of the most common neonatal cranial head shape anomalies. Traditionally, both entities were thought to cause aesthetic concerns solely. Recently, many groups have demonstrated that both conditions are strongly associated with developmental delays. The relationship between the abnormal neonatal cranial shape and early developmental delays manifested in both conditions remains poorly understood.

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  • Reviewed by: Mark Harold Moore, Australian Craniofacial Unit, Australia Joan Therese Richtsmeier, Pennsylvania State University, United States

  • The relationship between the abnormal neonatal cranial shape and early developmental delays manifested in both conditions remains poorly understood

  • Cranial head shape anomalies are identified in the 1st months of life by primary care providers, who refer these infants to a multi-disciplinary team that specializes in craniofacial disorders

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Reviewed by: Mark Harold Moore, Australian Craniofacial Unit, Australia Joan Therese Richtsmeier, Pennsylvania State University, United States. Many groups have demonstrated that both conditions are strongly associated with developmental delays. The relationship between the abnormal neonatal cranial shape and early developmental delays manifested in both conditions remains poorly understood.

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