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Conditions we treat

Want to know more about the conditions we treat at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)? Just search below:

Crouzon syndrome

Crouzon syndrome is the most common type of complex craniosynostosis. It is named after the doctor who first described it in the early 20th century. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of Crouzon

Antley-Bixler syndrome

Antley-Bixler syndrome is a type of complex craniosynostosis named after the doctors who first described it. As well as the skull, the arms may also be affected. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatmen

Pfeiffer syndrome

Pfeiffer syndrome is a type of complex craniosynostosis. There are three different types of Pfeiffer syndrome: Types 1, 2 and 3 (which also known as cloverleaf skull). This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and tr

Apert syndrome

Apert syndrome is a type of complex craniosynostosis named after the doctor who first described it in the early 20th century. As well as the skull and face, the hands and feet are also affected. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains

Positional plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly is a disorder that affects the skull, making the back or side of a baby’s head appear flattened. It is sometimes called deformational plagiocephaly. This pageexplains positional plagiocephaly and what to expect when a child comes to Great Or