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Enlarged parietal foramina presenting as scalp swelling in an infant
V A Chidambaram1, E S M Hamouda2
1Singapore General Hospital, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Outram Road, Singapore 169608. viswanath.chidamabaram@sgh.com.sg.
Insights
Enlarged parietal foramina is a rare genetic condition. While often harmless, this case highlights the importance of imaging to detect associated vascular malformations in children.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Pediatric Radiology
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Background:
- Enlarged parietal foramina (EPF) is a congenital anomaly.
- It typically follows autosomal dominant inheritance.
- Often asymptomatic and self-limiting, EPF can rarely be linked to other conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a pediatric case of enlarged parietal foramina.
- To detail the characteristic imaging findings of EPF.
- To investigate and discuss associated intracranial vascular anomalies.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of pediatric patient imaging data.
- Discussion of relevant medical literature.
Main Results:
- The case demonstrated typical imaging features of enlarged parietal foramina.
- Associated intracranial vascular malformations were identified.
- The findings underscore the potential for co-occurring pathologies.
Conclusions:
- Enlarged parietal foramina, though usually benign, requires careful evaluation.
- Imaging is crucial for identifying potential associated vascular anomalies.
- This case emphasizes the need for comprehensive assessment in pediatric congenital malformations.
Abstract:
"Enlarged parietal foramina" is a congenital malformation with autosomal dominant inheritance. The condition is usually self-limiting and doesn't require any treatment. However, it may also be associated with encephalocele, vascular anomalies or may be a part of syndrome. We present a case of enlarged parietal foramina in a child and discuss its imaging findings and the associated intracranial vascular malformations.
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