Scaphocephaly

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abnormal shape skull.

Patient Data

Age: Neonate

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

Premature closure of theĀ sagittal sutureĀ results in impediment to lateral growth of the skull while anteroposterior growth continues, producing a narrow elongated skull.

Case Discussion

Scaphocephaly

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