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I just wanted to know can adult be diagnosed with craniosynostosis?
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Misnomer: Adults are supposed to have fused cranial sutures. This label applies as a diagnosis to those whose sutures are expected to be open.
Answered 11/24/2017
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Craniosynostosis: In an adult a diagnosis is made first with facial stigmata consistent with craniosynostosis and then confirmed by CT or skull x-rays
Answered 9/3/2014
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Can a mild form craniosynostosis correct itself overtime if left untreated?
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