Trigonocephaly

Need to know

• Symptoms of trigonocephaly icon plus

  The main sign of trigonocephaly in children is a pointed or triangular-shaped forehead. A bony ridge might also develop over the metopic suture and their eyes may seem closer to each other than usual. Some children may also have developmental delay. This is when a child younger than school age takes longer to reach certain physical, emotional, learning and social milestones. Children with developmental delay often catch up to other children over time or with support from occupational therapist, speech therapist and other specialists.

• Diagnosis icon plus

  As children with trigonocephaly often have pointed or triangular-shaped foreheads, further tests to diagnose the condition may not be necessary. Your HCA Healthcare UK consultant may recommend other tests — like CT or MRI scans — to monitor your child's cranial development over time.

• Potential treatment options icon plus

  If your baby's trigonocephaly is spotted at birth or in their early years, your HCA UK GP or consultant may recommend skull-reshaping surgery. If your child is diagnosed later with one or more developmental delays, we can support them. We offer a range of neurological, speech therapy, occupational therapy and sensory integration programmes, which can be tailored to your child's needs.