ICD-11 definition : Craniosynostosis consists of premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures, resulting
in an abnormal head shape. It can be divided in several subgroups; the major different
types are primary vs secondary craniosynostosis and isolated vs syndromic craniosynostosis.;
ICD-11 synonym : premature closure of cranial sutures; congenital imperfect closure skull; congenital ossification of sutures of skull; Imperfect fusion of skull; premature closure cranium sutures; craniostosis; imperfect closure skull; craniostenosis; congenital ossification of cranial sutures; deficiency of craniofacial axis;
Craniosynostosis consists of premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures, resulting
in an abnormal head shape. It can be divided in several subgroups; the major different
types are primary vs secondary craniosynostosis and isolated vs syndromic craniosynostosis.