Patient's question:
A year ago, I noticed that my son's head wasn't growing normally, and the condition became more apparent over time. Six months ago, he was diagnosed with trigonocephaly. Is surgical treatment necessary for children with this condition to restore normal development?Doctor's answer:
Trigonocephaly is a facial symptom of craniofacialsyndrome in children. Its characteristics include a small forehead and excessive growth in the middle and posterior parts of the skull. Craniofacialsyndrome may be inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, associated with the use of certain teratogenic substances during pregnancy or viral infections, or caused by the underdevelopment of the fetal frontal lobe at 5-7 weeks. Corrective surgery is necessary. The surgery for trigonocephaly depends on the patient's condition and age. The surgical outcome is good, and the timing is appropriate. Trigonocephaly, usually a craniofacial developmentalsyndrome, can lead to brain underdevelopment, sparse hair, and other symptoms such as the absence of the lens in the eyes. Patients can undergo surgical treatment.