Craniofacial Differences

Craniosynostosis is a congenital

condition where one or more

sutures in a baby’s skull close

prematurely leading to an

abnormally shaped head

causing potential intracranial

pressure or development delays.

A condition of craniosynostosis

characterized by a large skull,

widely spaced eye sockets, bulging eyeballs, tilted eyelids, underdevelopment

of the upper jaw, misalignment and crowding of the teeth, webbed fingers and/or toes; can

include cleft palate and intellectual disabilities.

Treacher Collins Syndrome (TCS) is a rare genetic disorder that

affects the development of bones and soft tissues including underdeveloped cheekbones, a small mouth & jaw, cleft palate, and more.

CHARGE syndrome is a genetic condition that affects many parts of your child’s body including their heart, nerves, genitals, eyes and ears. The name CHARGE is an acronym for the most common symptoms associated with the condition. 

Cleft lip alone, cleft lip with

cleft palate, and/or cleft

palate alone are the most common and frequently occurring congenital

facial anomalies.

Crouzon syndrome is a type of

craniosynostosis that results from

the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures leading to an abnormally shaped head and potential developmental issues.

Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a congenital disorder that affects the development of the lower half of the face, most commonly the ears, the mouth and the mandible. It usually occurs on one side of the face, but both sides are sometimes affected. I