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Unilateral lambdoid synostosis: morphological characteristics

R M Menard1, D J David

  • 1Australian Craniofacial Unit, North Adelaide, South Australia.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|August 7, 1998
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Accurate diagnosis of unilateral lambdoid synostosis versus deformational plagiocephaly is challenging. True lambdoid synostosis is rare, with most cases of unilateral occipital plagiocephaly being deformational, not surgical.

Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Distinguishing unilateral lambdoid synostosis from deformational occipital plagiocephaly is a persistent clinical challenge.
  • Many published studies on lambdoid synostosis treatment may misdiagnose deformational plagiocephaly due to patent sutures.
  • This diagnostic confusion impacts appropriate surgical intervention and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate the clinical, radiographic, and pathological features of true unilateral lambdoid synostosis from deformational occipital plagiocephaly.
  • To evaluate the prevalence of true lambdoid synostosis in patients presenting with unilateral occipital plagiocephaly.
  • To provide clear diagnostic criteria for craniofacial surgeons.

Main Methods:

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  • Retrospective review of 204 patients diagnosed with unilateral occipital plagiocephaly over 16 years.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation, including head shape and ear position.
  • Radiographic assessment using plain films and computed tomography (CT) scans.
  • Pathological examination of surgical specimens.

Main Results:

  • Only 2 of 204 patients (approximately 1%) exhibited features of true lambdoid synostosis.
  • True lambdoid synostosis cases showed bony fusion on imaging and pathology.
  • Clinical signs of true lambdoid synostosis included trapezoid head shape, ipsilateral occipitomastoid bossing, contralateral parietal bossing, and ear displacement.
  • Deformational plagiocephaly cases lacked these specific radiographic and pathological findings.

Conclusions:

  • True unilateral lambdoid synostosis is significantly rarer than previously reported.
  • Deformational occipital plagiocephaly is the predominant diagnosis in patients presenting with unilateral occipital plagiocephaly.
  • Accurate differentiation using clinical, radiographic, and pathological data is crucial for appropriate management in craniofacial surgery.