Question
What causes long head deformity?
Answer
According to the description, this may be related to craniostenosis, also known as craniosynostosis or early cranial suture closure, which has an incidence rate of approximately 0.6/1000 in neonates. Due to the premature closure of cranial sutures during growth and development, the cranial cavity becomes small and cannot accommodate normal brain development. Symptoms may include increased intracranial pressure, developmental delay, intellectual disability, abnormal mental activity, and epilepsy seizures. The primary treatment method is surgery, usually performed for cosmetic reasons, and is typically carried out between 6 months and 1 year after birth.