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[Vertical strabismus in plagiocephaly].

L Hromádková1, J Rehůrek, E Uherková

  • 1Dĕtská ocní klinika Fakultní dĕtské nemocnice J.G. Mendela, Brno.

Ceskoslovenska Oftalmologie
|May 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Plagiocephaly, a condition of premature coronal suture closure, causes facial asymmetry and vertical strabismus. Successful surgical correction in a 14-year-old demonstrates effective treatment for this complex cranial anomaly.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Plagiocephaly is a form of craniosynostosis resulting from the premature fusion of one side of the coronal suture.
  • This condition leads to noticeable facial asymmetry and vertical strabismus, often mimicking ocular torticollis without neurological deficits.

Observation:

  • The case study details a 14-year-old girl with moderate plagiocephaly.
  • Preoperative and postoperative assessments documented the patient's condition and surgical outcomes.

Findings:

  • The surgical intervention successfully corrected the plagiocephaly and associated symptoms.
  • The patient experienced a positive outcome following the operative procedure.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention for plagiocephaly are crucial for optimal outcomes.
  • Clinicians should consider plagiocephaly in the differential diagnosis of facial asymmetry and vertical strabismus.

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