Scaphocephaly (Scaphocephaly)

Scaphocephaly is an abnormally elongated and narrow skull, the irregular shape of which is associated with premature closure of the sagittal suture between the parietal bones running in its upper part.

Scaphocephalic is a term related to scaphocephaly, describing this irregular shape of the skull.

Scaphocephaly occurs when the sagittal suture between the two parietal bones fuses too early. This leads to an elongation of the skull in the anteroposterior direction and a narrowing in width. The head takes on a boat shape.

The causes of scaphocephaly can be either congenital (genetic disorders) or acquired (limited fetal mobility in the womb). Often this condition is combined with other developmental anomalies.

Treatment consists of wearing a special orthopedic helmet, which directs the growth of the skull in the desired direction. In severe cases, surgical correction is performed. With timely treatment, the prognosis is favorable.

Scaphocephaly is a developmental anomaly of the skull, which is characterized by its elongated and narrow structure. This pathology is associated with premature closure of the sagittal suture, which is located between the parietal bones and runs in the upper part of the skull.

Scaphocephaly can be either congenital or acquired as a result of injury or other diseases. It can cause various symptoms such as headaches, vision problems, hearing loss and motor coordination problems.

Treatment for scaphocephaly depends on its cause and severity. In some cases, surgery may be required to correct the shape of the skull. Various treatment methods such as massage, physiotherapy and others can also be used.

It is important to note that scaphocephaly is a fairly rare pathology, and its diagnosis can be difficult. Therefore, if you suspect yourself or your child has scaphocephaly, you need to consult a doctor for an examination and determine further treatment tactics.

**Scaphocephaly** is a developmental anomaly of the skull, characterized by an elongated and narrow cranial base.

The frontal bones are referred to as “gill” ridges. Patients are young women with predominantly white skin. Average age is about 30 years. The most common location of scaphocephaly is the central part of the base of the skull. It is a middle or posterior octagonal skull that later becomes longer and narrower. Hypoconus (anterior part of scaphocephaly) comes in many different forms. Posterior scaphocephaly is much less common. Both an isolated lengthening of the longitudinal axis of the skull in an anteroposterior configuration and a combined lengthening of the transverse axis are possible. As a result, an egg-like or pathological configuration of the skull is formed. In addition, in the transverse plane there is sometimes