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Abnormal head shape.
Patient Data
Age: 1 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Scaphocephaly
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Abnormal elongated shape of the skull (scaphocephaly) due to premature closure of the sagittal suture (synostosis).
The anterior fontanelle is also closed.
Case Discussion
Scaphocephaly occurs when the sagittal suture closes prematurely, which inhibits lateral skull growth but allows for anteroposterior growth. This leads to a narrow and elongated cranium.
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