Patient's question:
A year ago, I noticed something was off with my son's head shape, and it became more apparent over time. Six months ago, he was diagnosed with trigonocephaly. Is surgical treatment necessary for children with this condition to restore it?Doctor's answer:
Trigonocephaly is a facial symptom of craniofacialsyndrome in children. It is characterized by 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 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 craniofacialsyndrome, can occur with brain, sparse hair. No symptoms such as a lack of lens in the eyes are observed. The patient can undergo surgical treatment.