Copper beaten skull

Case contributed by Pir Abdul Ahad Aziz Qureshi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Craniosynostosis

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Convolutional markings are seen throughout the skull vault, suggestive of a copper beaten skull appearance.

Case Discussion

Copper beaten skull refers to the prominence of convolutional markings which are seen throughout the skull vault. It is associated with raised intracranial pressure in children. 

Convolutional markings can be normal but are usually confined to the posterior part of the skull's inner table.

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