Frontal plagiocephaly

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abnormal flattening of the right frontal region.

Patient Data

Age: 6 months
Gender: Female
ct

Flattening of the right frontal region with premature closure of the ipsilateral coronal suture and elevation of the superolateral corner of the right orbit, known as harlequin eye deformity.

Normal appearance of the other cranial sutures.

Case Discussion

CT features of a unilateral premature closure of the coronal suture inferring frontal plagiocephaly.

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