Persistent metopic suture

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Headstrike

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Brain

ct

Incidental metopic suture and aplasia of the right frontal sinus. Left frontal soft tissue hematoma.

Case Discussion

A persistent metopic suture is an anatomical variant. They are often associated with aplasia/hypoplasia of the frontal sinuses. 

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