Metopic ridge [ vertical ridge on forehead] Anyone?

[mumoffive]

Hi there. I thought I'd chip in here just to give you some info. I'm not an expert on metopic ridges but my daughter had her sagittal bone fused (the one on the top of her skull). This condition is called craniosynostosis and the type of cranio depends on the plates which have fused.

It may well be that your LOs bones haven't fused at all or they might have. I'm no expert but I believe that if the bones are fused, whether treatment is recommended will depend on the amount it has fused.

As I said, this may not be relevant to you at all but I'd recommend www.craniokids.org - the forum is brilliant and there are lots of metopic mummies on there who can give you much better advice than I could (and will be happy to look at your photo and give a considered opinion).

If you are concerned, have a look on there and if you do feel the skull has prematurely fused, speak to your doctor. It is not a well known condition but there is fantastic support out there. If I can be of any help at all, please PM me - I'm WW1 on here and on craniokids so I'm easy to find!

I hope this is helpful and as I said, the metopic ridge is often just normal and not premature fusing. However, if it is fused there are options for you and your LO.

Thanks for that. Will have a look at the site

 

[mumoffive]

Have done more googling about this and now im quite worried! I thought id post that ive decided to make an appointment with the doctor to see what he says. Actually found this:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/craniosynostosis/pages/symptoms.aspx

Its a rare condition too ..think its best to get it checked out as my ds definetly has it.

 

[WW1]

Have done more googling about this and now im quite worried! I thought id post that ive decided to make an appointment with the doctor to see what he says. Actually found this:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/craniosynostosis/pages/symptoms.aspx

Its a rare condition too ..think its best to get it checked out as my ds definetly has it.

please feel free to PM me if you want to chat. Whereabouts in the world do you live? If you're from the UK I can give you some advice about how the system of diagnosis and treatment (if necessary) works x

 

[mumoffive]

Im from the UK. Any advice would be great. x

 

[BlackBerry25]

OMG, I was just thinking about this today.

My daughter, who is almost 3, has this "dinosaur ridge" on her head. Not her forehead but above her forehead, where her hair is. I kinda forgot about it for awhile but I remembered today and my OH feel, and its still there

I keep forgetting to ask my doctor when we go. Her head was flat on the one side, and she had to have her neck adjusted because she couldn't turn her head as a baby. I know I googled before but it was years ago now.

 

[mumoffive]

OMG, I was just thinking about this today.

My daughter, who is almost 3, has this "dinosaur ridge" on her head. Not her forehead but above her forehead, where her hair is. I kinda forgot about it for awhile but I remembered today and my OH feel, and its still there

I keep forgetting to ask my doctor when we go. Her head was flat on the one side, and she had to have her neck adjusted because she couldn't turn her head as a baby. I know I googled before but it was years ago now.

Well maybe its worth checking it out as it can occur in different parts of the head. Im going to make an appointment tomorrow to get it checked out. As i say, i never thought much about it until i googled it too. What worried me was that it can cause issues from the age of 4-8 years.

 

[Neko]

My daughter, who is almost 3, has this "dinosaur ridge" on her head. Not her forehead but above her forehead, where her hair is. I kinda forgot about it for awhile but I remembered today and my OH feel, and its still there

That's kind of how Avery's is. It stops a little bit down on her forehead, not completely to the nose like the picture posted. I was told it was fine, not all metopic ridges mean there is a problem. Some people just have a little too much bone. Of course, it's worth mentioning and have a doctor decide if there is a problem. I'm going to keep bringing it up at all Avery's well visits.

I'll try to take a pic later of her head. I think it's noticeable only because she's completely bald.

 

[Tegans Mama]

OT but I know that little girl

I would bring it up with your Dr if you're worried. Tegan has one but if it was a problem we would know since she has regular MRI's and sees a neurosurgeon monthly

 

[mumoffive]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I am relieved that it doesnt always mean surgery. I am going to find out about it, only because i would worry that if i didnt it could cause issues. x

 

[mumoffive]

OT but I know that little girl

Is it the picture i googled that you mean? Lol that is funny if it is!

 

[Tegans Mama]

OT but I know that little girl

Is it the picture i googled that you mean? Lol that is funny if it is!

Yep! Her name is Lola She's about the same age as my Tegan now

 

[mumoffive]

How strange!!!! It was just purely random and the first picture that came up on google that reminded me of my ds.

 

[BlackBerry25]

My daughter has so much hair that I don't see it, so I don't think of it often.

Hopefully all of our kiddos are ok!

 

[smilee96]

My 8 month old has a ridge on his forehead too. It's not in the center, it's slightly to the left of the center. I notice it more when he fusses, it sticks out more. I am making him an appt to have it checked out. His left eye also doesn't move the same way as the other, so I'm wondering if the two could be related. I keep seeing ads on t.v. about if you took Zoloft during pregnancy and your child has blah, blah, a skull deformation, or other birth defects, and I did take Zoloft while I was pregnant, so I guess I'm just a little scared.
Good luck with your lo. I will post what I find out too.

 

[mumoffive]

Goodluck smilee I have made an appointment on Thursday for my ds. Doubt they will say much but more likely will refer it to the children's hospital if they think it needs checking.

 

[mumoffive]

Well just to update to those interested,i took my ds to the doctor and she seemed unconcerned. Said that because of his age she doubted anything would come of it. Basically, just to keep an eye on it but that was it. She didnt think that there was anything to worry about She said that many people have alsorts of ridges but a lot are under the hair so go unnoticed.

 

[Neko]

Well just to update to those interested,i took my ds to the doctor and she seemed unconcerned. Said that because of his age she doubted anything would come of it. Basically, just to keep an eye on it but that was it. She didnt think that there was anything to worry about She said that many people have alsorts of ridges but a lot are under the hair so go unnoticed.

I'm glad the doctor wasn't concerned.

 

[WW1]

Well just to update to those interested,i took my ds to the doctor and she seemed unconcerned. Said that because of his age she doubted anything would come of it. Basically, just to keep an eye on it but that was it. She didnt think that there was anything to worry about She said that many people have alsorts of ridges but a lot are under the hair so go unnoticed.

I'm glad the doctor wasn't concerned.

Me too. I'm glad she wasn't concerned too x