What is a flat forehead?
Flat forehead, that is an unusually flat forehead, can appear on one or both sides of the forehead. It may also coincide with distortions to the sides and back of the head if certain bones of the skull are involved.
Flattened or distorted areas of a baby’s head can be a result of, or confused with, positional flattening, which occurs when babies lie in certain positions for extended periods over time. A flat forehead can be a marker for certain diseases or syndromes. This diagnosis also depends on other accompanying features.
Understanding skull-related symptoms and features.
Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.
The skull has several crucial functions: it cradles and protects the brain, supports the face, and forms the head. It is a bony structure made up of the mandible and cranium.
Symptoms affecting the skull can sometimes be seen with the naked eye, especially if they affect the shape, size, and structure of the head and face. Diagnosing a skull-related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective.
What should I do next?
In some instances, a flat forehead may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Flat Forehead, may be due to a genetic syndrome, it is important to have a consultation and evaluation with a clinical genetic specialist. Specialists may also suggest specific genetic testing or other types of tests to help reach a diagnosis. FDNA’s AI technology can help speed up the diagnostic process by analyzing facial features and other health information.