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Craniosynostosis - scaphocephaly

Case contributed by Mohammad A. ElBeialy
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abnormal head shape

Patient Data

Age: 3 months
Gender: Male

Premature craniosynostosis with fusion of the sagittal suture as well as scaphocephalic or dolichocephalic configuration of the skull & multiple convolutional markings or copper beaten skull is noted. 

Normal ventricular system with cavum septum pellucidum and cavum vergae as normal variant. No mass lesion or gross area of abnormal density.  Normal cortical sulci with no extra-axial collection.  Normal posterior fossa. 

Case Discussion

Premature craniosynostosis with fusion of the sagittal suture as well as scaphocephalic configuration of the skull. 

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