Scaphocephaly

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Scaphocephaly
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 Q75.0 (EUROCAT Q75.01)
ICD-9 756.0

Scaphocephaly (Pronunciation: skaf-O-sef-aly), derived from the Greek skaphe (a light boat or skiff), describes a specific variety of a long narrow head[1] 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.

Treatment

This condition can only be corrected by surgery if young enough. The use of a cranial remolding orthosis can also benefit the child significantly if the child begins wearing it at an early age.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "scaphocephaly" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary

External links

Congenital malformations and deformations of musculoskeletal system / musculoskeletal abnormality (Q65–Q76, 754–756.3)
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