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Skull suture variations are common in Saudi children under one year old. Three-dimensional CT scans reveal frequent Wormian bones and patent sutures, crucial for accurate pediatric diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric radiology
  • Craniomaxillofacial anatomy
  • Developmental biology

Background:

  • Sutural anatomy variation is a debated topic among anatomists and morphologists.
  • Developmental and genetic factors are hypothesized causes for sutural variance.
  • Accurate diagnosis of pediatric skull variations is essential to avoid misinterpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of skull suture variations in Saudi pediatric patients.
  • To establish baseline data for normal sutural anatomy in young children using 3D CT imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 100 pediatric patients under 29 months.
  • Data collected from three-dimensional (3D) skull computed tomography (CT) scans performed for trauma.
  • Analysis of fontanelle closure, suture patency, and presence of sutural bones.

Main Results:

  • 100 pediatric patients (52% female, 48% male) with a mean age of 10.04 months.
  • Posterior fontanelle closed in 84%; anterior fontanelle closed in 28%.
  • Wormian bones present in 59%, metopic suture fused in 70%, and metopic ridge in 22%.

Conclusions:

  • Significant prevalence of skull suture variations, including Wormian bones, observed in Saudi pediatric population.
  • 3D CT imaging provides valuable insights into sutural anatomy and variations.
  • Findings aid in differentiating normal variations from pathological conditions in pediatric skull imaging.