Scaphocephaly

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

The patient is preparing for adenoid surgery, the physician noticed head bossing and abnormal shape of the skull and requested CT.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Male

skullCT

ct

Complete fusion of the sagittal suture.

3D images

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Complete fusion of the sagittal suture.

Case Discussion

Scaphocephaly is premature closure of the sagittal suture. It is the most common form of craniosynostosis.

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