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Cloverleaf skull syndrome. Case report.

P J Muller, H J Hoffman

    Journal of Neurosurgery
    |July 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Early surgical intervention for cloverleaf skull syndrome (Kleeblattschädel) can lead to improved cosmetic outcomes and better brain function. This management may help children with this condition avoid institutionalization.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Case Study
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Craniofacial Surgery

    Background:

    • Cloverleaf skull syndrome (Kleeblattschädel) is a rare craniosynostosis presenting with a distinctive trilobar skull shape.
    • This condition can lead to significant cosmetic deformities and potential neurological complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a case of cloverleaf skull syndrome.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of early surgical management for cosmetic and functional improvements.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report detailing a patient with cloverleaf skull syndrome.
    • Description of surgical interventions performed.
    • Assessment of post-operative cosmetic and neurological outcomes.

    Main Results:

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    • The case demonstrates that early surgical intervention can yield satisfactory cosmetic results.
    • Surgical management also showed potential for improving cerebral function.

    Conclusions:

    • Early surgical intervention in cloverleaf skull syndrome offers a promising approach for both aesthetic and functional recovery.
    • This management strategy may reduce the need for long-term institutional care for affected children.