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Behavioral Disorders of Preschool Children With Non-Syndromic Craniosynostosis

Julieta Moreno-Villagómez1, Ma Guillermina Yáñez-Téllez1, Belén Prieto-Corona1

  • 1Neuroscience project, Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala, National Autonomous University of Mexico.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|November 15, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Preschoolers with craniosynostosis showed no significant behavioral differences compared to peers. Continued assessment is crucial for detecting potential conduct issues in children with this skull condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric neurology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Clinical genetics

Background:

  • Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of cranial sutures, leads to abnormal skull shape.
  • While cognitive issues are documented, behavioral problems in craniosynostosis remain understudied.
  • Non-syndromic craniosynostosis affects skull development without associated genetic syndromes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate behavioral problems in Mexican preschoolers with non-syndromic craniosynostosis.
  • To compare clinical and adaptive behaviors of affected children with healthy peers.
  • To assess the prevalence of behavioral issues in this specific pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 24 preschoolers (3-5 years) with non-syndromic craniosynostosis was evaluated.
  • A control group of 27 healthy children was included for comparison.
  • The Behavioral Assessment System for Children (BASC) parent questionnaire was utilized.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences were found between the craniosynostosis group and the control group on any BASC scales.
  • A small percentage of children in both groups exhibited clinically significant scores on certain BASC scales.
  • The study did not establish a clear link between non-syndromic craniosynostosis and increased behavioral problems in preschoolers.

Conclusions:

  • Behavioral outcomes in preschoolers with non-syndromic craniosynostosis did not differ significantly from healthy peers.
  • Early detection of behavioral issues may be challenging due to developmental factors in the preschool stage.
  • Longitudinal assessment of behavior across different ages is recommended for children with craniosynostosis.

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