(medicine) A type of strongly asymmetric cranial deformation, in which the anterior portion of one side and the posterior portion of the opposite side of the skull are developed more than their counterparts so that the maximum length of the skull is not in the midline but on a diagonal.
Plagiocephaly
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(′plā·jē·ō′sef·ə·lē)
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Bizarre distortion of the shape of the skull resulting from irregular closure of the cranial sutures.
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IN BRIEF: n. - Congenital malformation of the skull in which the main axis of the skull is oblique.
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| ICD-10 | Q67.3 |
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| ICD-9 | 754.0 |
| DiseasesDB | 29858 |
Plagiocephaly is a condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull.[1]
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Causes
It is a common finding at birth and may be the result of a restrictive intrauterine environment. If there is premature union of skull bones, this is more properly called craniosynostosis. The unusual head shape in plagiocephaly is caused by pressure in the womb giving a "diamond" shaped head when seen from above. In pronounced cases there may be flattening of one side of the chest as well.
Prognosis
As the child's head grows rapidly after birth, this visible inequality nearly always gets much less marked as the first year progresses.
See also
References
External links
- Digested information about craneal deformities and how to prevent them
- Craniosynostosis and Positional Plagiocephaly Support US
- UK Plagiocephaly Parents Support Group
- NINDS Overview
- Information about plagiocephaly in Europe
- Charity to help with treatment of Plagiocpehaly Treatment UK
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