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  2. Craniosynostosis - Wikipedia

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    Craniosynostosis is a condition in which one or more of the fibrous sutures in a young ... The treatment of bilateral coronal synostosis shows a high degree of ...

  3. Muenke syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The treatment of Muenke syndrome is focused on the correction of the abnormal skull shape and mirrors the treatment of coronal craniosynostosis. The abnormal growth patterns continue throughout the growing years; therefore, intervention, accurate diagnosis, and a customized, expertly carried-out treatment plan should be a primary concern.

  4. List of conditions with craniosynostosis - Wikipedia

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    Craniosynostosis, a condition in which the sutures of the head (joints between the bones of the skull) prematurely fuse and subsequently alter the shape of the head, is seen in multiple conditions, as listed below. The level of involvement varies by condition and can range from minor, single-suture craniosynostosis to major, multisutural ...

  5. Acrocephalosyndactyly - Wikipedia

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    Acrocephalosyndactyly is usually diagnosed after birth, although prenatal diagnosis is sometimes possible if the genetic variation is present in family members, as the conditions are typically inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern [1] Treatment often involves surgery in early childhood to correct for craniosynostosis [7] and syndactyly. [8]

  6. Jackson–Weiss syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Treatment Surgery [ 3 ] Jackson–Weiss syndrome ( JWS ) is a genetic disorder characterized by foot abnormalities and the premature fusion of certain bones of the skull ( craniosynostosis ), which prevents further growth of the skull and affects the shape of the head and face.

  7. Scaphocephaly - Wikipedia

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    Scaphocephaly or sagittal craniosynostosis is a type of cephalic disorder which occurs when there is a premature fusion of the sagittal suture. Premature closure results in limited lateral expansion of the skull , resulting in a characteristic long, narrow head. [ 1 ]

  8. Pfeiffer syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Pfeiffer syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, characterized by the premature fusion of certain bones of the skull (craniosynostosis), which affects the shape of the head and face. The syndrome includes abnormalities of the hands and feet, such as wide and deviated thumbs and big toes.

  9. Craniosynostosis with anomalies of the cranial base and digits

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    The big toes may also be missing or improperly positioned. Additionally, the bones in the skull close too early in development (craniosynostosis), and bones at the skull base grow incorrectly. [1] Woon et al. first reported the condition in 1980 in a pair of male twins of Mexican American and Sioux Indian ancestry with no chromosomal ...