Condition
Pediatric Craniofacial Disorders
Craniofacial disorder is a broad term that describes malformations of the face and skull that may result from birth defect, disease or trauma. In the U.S., approximately 600,000 individuals have been diagnosed with a craniofacial condition, and Children’s National Hospital treats hundreds of patients with these disorders each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Craniofacial Disorders
What is cleft palate in children?
What is positional plagiocephaly in children?
What is simple craniosynostosis in children?
What is hemifacial microsomia in children?
What are syndrome disorders in children?
What is craniofacial trauma in children?
Treatment for Craniofacial Disorders
What craniofacial reconstruction techniques are available at Children's National Hospital?
Providers Who Treat Craniofacial Disorder
- Helping Maddie to Live Life to the Fullest
Maddie is a lively, creative teen who loves to act. Research at Children's National Hospital helps to ensure that her rare disease doesn"t upstage her big theater plans or her love of life.
Departments that Treat Craniofacial Disorder
Rare Disease Institute
Children’s National Rare Disease Institute (CNRDI) is a first-of-its-kind center focused exclusively on advancing the care and treatment of children and adults with rare genetic diseases.