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Plagiocephaly  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The condition characterized by uneven or irregular shape of the head often in parallelogram shape with a flat spot on the back or one side of the head. It can either result from the premature CRANIAL SUTURE closure (CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS) or from external forces (NONSYNOSTOTIC PLAGIOCEPHALY).

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LLFJ2372-B

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