0001363 Craniosynostosis

synonym Craniosyostosis Early fusion of cranial sutures Premature closure of cranial sutures Premature fontanel closure Premature suture closure Cranial suture synostosis

comment Skull deformity caused by the premature closure of the cranial sutures. Craniostenosis is a deformity of the skull caused by craniosynostosis, with consequent cessation of skull growth.