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Plagiocephaly, also known as flat head syndrome, [1] [2] is a condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull. A mild and widespread form is characterized by a flat spot on the back or one side of the head caused by remaining in a supine position for prolonged periods.
Brachycephaly [51] Craniorhiny: Oxycephaly/turricephaly [52] Craniosynostosis, Boston type Coronal Brachycephaly, brachyturricephaly, trigonocephaly, turricephaly Usually considered nonsyndromic. [53] Craniosynostosis Susceptible cause; usually considered nonsyndromic. [54] Craniosynstosis Brachycephaly, plagiocephaly, turricephaly
Brachycephaly (derived from the Ancient Greek βραχύς, 'short' and κεφαλή, 'head') is the shape of a skull shorter than average in its species. It is perceived as a cosmetically desirable trait in some domesticated dog and cat breeds , notably the pug and Persian , and can be normal or abnormal in other animal species.
Brachycephaly, or a 'short head', is the result of a closure of both the coronal sutures. [11] Following Virchow's law, this will result in a child's head with a restriction of growth in the forward direction and in the backward direction: recessed frontal bones and a flattened occiput. [ 11 ]
Cranial sutures. A defining characteristic of Crouzon syndrome is craniosynostosis, which results in an abnormal head shape.This is present in combinations of: frontal bossing, trigonocephaly (fusion of the metopic suture), brachycephaly (fusion of the coronal suture), dolichocephaly (fusion of the sagittal suture), plagiocephaly (unilateral premature closure of lambdoid and coronal sutures ...
A Connecticut boy is among four children all born with severe childhood blindness who gained “life-changing improvements” to their vision after an experimental trial of gene therapy. Jace was ...
Dolichocephaly (derived from the Ancient Greek δολιχός 'long' and κεφαλή 'head') is a term used to describe a head that is longer than average relative to its width.
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