Plagiocephaly (Flat Head)

What is Plagiocephaly (flat head)?

Usually when the back of the head or skull has a flattened appearance. This generally also causes facial asymmetry and may lead to a more prominent front of the head.

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 head may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Plagiocephaly, 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.

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Synonyms:
Rhomboid shaped cranium, Rhomboid shaped head, Flat head, Flattening of the skull, Deformational plagiocephaly, Flattening of the cranium, Asymmetry of the posterior cranium, Flattening of the cranial vault, Asymmetry of the posterior head, Positional plagiocephaly, Flat head syndrome, Rhomboid shaped skull, Flattening of the head, Asymmetry of the posterior skull
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