Scaphocephaly
| Scaphocephaly | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| Specialty | Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 446: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
| ICD-10 | Q75.0 (EUROCAT Q75.01) |
| ICD-9-CM | 756.0 |
| Patient UK | Scaphocephaly |
Scaphocephaly (pronounced skaf-o-SEF-aly; from Greek skaphe meaning 'light boat or skiff' and kephale meaning 'head') describes a specific shape of a long narrow head[1] that resembles an inverted boat.
It is a type of cephalic disorder which occurs when there is a premature fusion of the sagittal suture. The sagittal suture joins together the two parietal bones of skull. Scaphocephaly is the most common of the craniosynostosis conditions and is characterized by a long, narrow head.
Treatment
This condition can only be corrected by surgery if young enough. The use of a cranial remolding orthosis can also benefit the child significantly if the child begins wearing it at an early age.
See also
References
External links
- The Healthy Little Heads Foundation ~ Non-Profit Foundation providing support and financial assistance for corrective treatments US
- NINDS Overview
- Illustration
- 2067071020 at GPnotebook
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