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Scaphocephaly

Dr Maxime St-Amant and Dr Frank Gaillard et al.

Scaphocephaly (also known as dolichocephaly) is the most common from of craniosynostosis, where premature closure of the sagittal suture results in impediment to lateral growth of the skull while anteroposterior growth continues, producing a narrow elongated skull. Causes are primary, or secondary to certain haematologic disorders, metabolic disorders, bone dysplasias and syndromes.

Epidemiology

There is a 3:1 male predominance.

Treatment and prognosis

Treatment is often with a cranioplasty. In contrast to other craniosynostoses there is near normal IQ and no hydrocephalus.

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