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Large skull defect in a headbanger.

K J Stuck, R J Hernandez

    Pediatric Radiology
    |October 1, 1979
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    Self-mutilating behavior in a child with intellectual disability led to a significant skull defect. This bony defect, affecting only the outer table, presented with smooth margins.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric neurology
    • Developmental psychology
    • Skeletal biology

    Background:

    • Self-mutilating behaviors can occur in individuals with intellectual disability.
    • Repetitive trauma can lead to localized bone abnormalities.

    Observation:

    • A child with intellectual disability exhibited self-mutilating behavior targeting the skull.
    • This resulted in the development of a large bony defect at the site of repeated trauma.

    Findings:

    • The skull defect exclusively involved the outer table of the bone.
    • The margins of the bony defect were characterized by smoothness.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for external physical trauma to cause significant skeletal changes.
  • Underscores the importance of managing self-mutilating behaviors in vulnerable populations.
  • Suggests a need for further research into the bone remodeling response to chronic, localized trauma.