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Scaphocephaly

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abnormal shape of the head.

Patient Data

Age: 6 months
Gender: Male
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Evidence of premature closure of sagittal suture with the somewhat elongated shape of the skull representing craniosynostosis with scaphocephaly.

Case Discussion

Scaphocephaly is the most common form of craniosynostosis. There is premature closure of the sagittal suture resulting in a narrow and elongated shape of the skull.

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