Scaphocephaly, from the Greek, meaning ‘light boat’ head, to describe a head that is long and narrow resembling an inverted boat. This head shape is sometimes also referred to as Dolichocephaly. The head appears long and the forehead can protrude and become square shaped. It is more prevalent in babies that have spent time in neo-natal care.
These are the physical symptoms for you to watch out for in your baby:
There may also be:-
Some degree of asymmetry(Plagiocephalic features)
If your baby’s head has these symptoms it also possible that your baby has Craniosynostosis. The most common form of Craniosynostosis is sagittal synostosis where the sagittal suture, located at the top of the head, fuses too early. The resulting head shape looks very like Scaphocephaly – the skull is long from front to back and narrow from ear to ear. If you run your hand along the top of the head, a ridge may be felt.
If you are concerned that your baby might have Craniosynostosis you should arrange a consultation with your GP.
We can provide you with our clinical opinion of your baby’s head shape based on your photographs. Just fill in our plagiocephaly / flat head diagnosis form
If you are concerned that your baby has a Brachycephaly head shape we can provide you with our clinical opinion of your baby’s head shape based on your photographs.
Just fill in our plagiocephaly / flat head diagnosis form below.
