Crouzon syndrome

There are some diseases or syndromes that cause really wonder. Some rare, some not, all deserve to receive optimal treatment and the sooner the better. Among the many diseases known to medical environment is one that may seem strange, the Crouzon Syndrome which is also known as craniofacial dysostosis type 1 and is extremely rare and is characterized by the development of deformed bones of the face and skull, making that the child has a different appearance.

Even in the twenties, as can be seen from this syndrome and then begin the studies that were deepened during all these years and get the best resources for their treatment. For this it was necessary to many studies and research to get to the level of development that stands today.

The disease was first described by the scientist Octave Crouzon in 1921 that saw beyond the malformation of the skull and face, also exophthalmos which can also be called bulging eyes, because the eyes pop from their sockets and may also present a delay in patients moderate mental interfering in their neuropsychological development.

Symptoms and Treatment

Symptoms may appear in different ways in different patients, showing it confusing for those who are not from the area and do not have enough experience in treatment of Crouzon syndrome.

Symptoms in people who have Crouzon syndrome are visible, as the broad forehead, bulging of the forehead before, flattening of the occipital region fronto-occipital protuberance giving the patient's skull looks like a tower.

Patients still have a malocclusion, narrowing of the palate, cleft palate and uvula bifida, with short upper lip, lower lip and contrasting with language that are more prominent.

These are the main symptoms and who has no knowledge of Crouzon syndrome can even confi it with some other syndrome, hence the need for evaluation by an experienced doctor who will do all the necessary procedures for confirmation and subsequent initiation of treatment.

One of the most famous and well known is the daughter of Roberto Justus and Ticiane Pinheiro, the small Rafaella has all the features of the syndrome, although not officially confirmed nor denied by the family and we wish good health to the small:

Treatment of the disorder is made by means of corrective surgery, which help to improve the functions of the compromised face and also the appearance of the skull and face of people who have this disease. However these surgeries are performed only after examinations and consultations where the doctor can assess the extent of the syndrome, assess the patient's history and the only way you can set the first steps in order to have early treatment.

In many cases can be made several surgeries involving multidisciplinary teams, such as neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists and others, which ensures a more comprehensive, offering the most satisfactory results.

These results can be achieved with the concomitant use of prosthetics, speech therapy, physical therapy and other treatments. At the first signs of Crouzon syndrome, see your doctor and ask him to refer you to a professional, so you can start treatment as soon as possible and so can offer a better quality of life for the patient.