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Maxillary deformation in unilateral coronal synostosis.

M G Loomis1, M A Radkowski, J M Pensler

  • 1Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
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Unilateral coronal synostosis causes anterior displacement of the infraorbital rim, while deformational plagiocephaly involves frontal bone retrusion. These distinct osseous differences aid in rapid clinical diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial surgery
  • Pediatric neurosurgery
  • Medical imaging

Background:

  • Unilateral coronal synostosis and deformational plagiocephaly are distinct conditions affecting infant skull shape.
  • Accurate differentiation is crucial for appropriate treatment planning and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and compare distinct osseous structural differences between unilateral coronal synostosis and deformational plagiocephaly.
  • To evaluate the clinical utility of these differences for diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Computerized tomography (CT) scans were utilized to analyze skull morphology.
  • Quantitative and qualitative assessments of the frontal bone and infraorbital rim were performed.

Main Results:

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  • Patients with unilateral coronal synostosis showed significant anterior displacement of the infraorbital rim (p < 0.005).
  • Patients with deformational plagiocephaly presented with frontal bone and infraorbital rim retrusion on the affected side.
  • These osseous differences were readily apparent on clinical examination.

Conclusions:

  • Distinct osseous structural differences reliably differentiate unilateral coronal synostosis from deformational plagiocephaly.
  • Clinical examination, guided by understanding these CT-documented differences, facilitates rapid and accurate diagnosis.