Scaphocephaly
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| Scaphocephaly Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-10 | Q75.0 (EUROCAT Q75.01) |
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| ICD-9 | 756.0 |
Scaphocephaly, derived from the Greek skaphe (a light boat or skiff), describes a specific variety of a long narrow head that resembles an inverted boat. It is a type of cephalic disorder which occurs when there is a premature fusion of the sagittal suture. The sagittal suture joins together the two parietal bones of skull. Scaphocephaly is the most common of the craniosynostosis conditions and is characterized by a long, narrow head. This condition can only be corrected by surgery if young enough.
Pronunciation: skaf-O-sef-aly
