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Occurrence and Severity of Deformational Plagiocephaly in Infants: A Single Center Experience
Nikhil Kumar Mishra1, Amit Kumar Satapathy1, Joseph John2
1Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Insights
Deformational plagiocephaly affects nearly half of infants, with moderate severity being most common. Male infants and those with developmental delays face higher risks.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Craniofacial Development
- Infant Health
Background:
- Deformational plagiocephaly is a common condition in infants.
- Understanding its prevalence and severity is crucial for early intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the occurrence and severity of deformational plagiocephaly in infants.
- To identify potential risk factors associated with the condition.
Main Methods:
- A hospital-based, cross-sectional study was conducted.
- Infants aged 1 month to 1 year were assessed using the Cranial Vault Asymmetry Index (CVAI) and Argenta Clinical Classification.
Main Results:
- The study found a 46.3% occurrence rate of deformational plagiocephaly.
- Level 2 severity was most common, and Argenta type I was prevalent (39.2%).
- Male gender (OR 3.73) and developmental delay (OR 19.25) were significant risk factors.
Conclusions:
- A high prevalence of deformational plagiocephaly was observed in the studied infant population.
- Further research is recommended to confirm these findings and explore associated factors.
Objective:
To estimate the occurrence and severity of deformational plagiocephaly among infants.
Methods:
A hospital-based, cross-sectional study was done in the pediatric ward of a tertiary care hospital between April 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022. Cranial Vault Asymmetry Index (CVAI) and Argenta Clinical Classification were applied to consecutive infants aged 1 month to 1 year till the calculated sample size was achieved.
Results:
67 infants were recruited and the occurrence of deformational plagiocephaly in the sample was estimated to be 46.3%. Level 2 severity of deformational plagiocephaly was the commonest, while as per the Argenta classification, majority belonged to type I (39.2%). Male gender and developmental delay were the significant risk factors for plagiocephaly with an odds ratio (95% CI) of 3.73 (1.23, 11.26) and 19.25 (2.31, 160.3), respectively.
Conclusion:
A high occurrence of deformational plagiocephaly was found in infants studied. There is a need for more studies to further corroborate these findings and study its associated factors.
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