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Bipartite parietal bone: a rare cause of plagiocephaly

Richard J Bessell-Browne1, Sven Thonell

  • 1Radiology Department, Princess Margaret Hospital, Perth, Western Australia. rbessellbrowne@hotmail.com

Australasian Radiology
|July 3, 2004
PubMed

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A bipartite parietal bone, a rare skull condition, was diagnosed in an infant with an asymmetrical head. This finding is associated with deformational plagiocephaly, a common cause of infant head shape differences.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Craniofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Deformational plagiocephaly is a common condition in infants, characterized by asymmetrical head shape.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and to rule out underlying skeletal abnormalities.

Observation:

  • An infant presented with asymmetrical head shape, exhibiting clinical features consistent with deformational plagiocephaly.
  • Three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) imaging was utilized for detailed craniofacial assessment.

Findings:

  • The 3D CT imaging revealed a bipartite parietal bone, a rare congenital anomaly where the parietal bone fails to fully fuse.
  • This case highlights a potential, though uncommon, underlying cause for plagiocephaly.

Implications:

  • Diagnosing bipartite parietal bone in infants with plagiocephaly is important for understanding etiology.
  • Further research into the prevalence and specific etiologies of bipartite parietal bone is warranted.
  • This finding may influence management strategies for complex cases of infant head asymmetry.

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