“ This is the premature bony fusion of one or more cranial sutures (normally open until about 18 months , except for the metopic suture). Th...
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This is the premature bony fusion of one or more cranial sutures (normally open until about 18 months, except for the metopic suture). The posterior fontanelle closes at 6 months, whilst the anterior fontanelle closes at 12 months. Presents with a deformed head and raised intracranial pressure
Lateral skull x-ray showing the ‘copper-beaten skull’ appearance. In children, this is a sign of raised intracranial pressure.
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