The Skull will grow perpendicular to the suture line.
On Examination
You will feel “ridging” of the fused sutures.
There will be increased density of the bone along the suture.
Management:
- Referral
- Confirm with CT Skull
- Linear craniectomy: Removal of the fused suture
If it is not treated early, especially before 12 months of age, brain will not grow causing developmental delay and neurological sequelae.
positional plagiocephaly