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Dolichocephaly
Introduction
Dolichocephaly is a condition where the head is longer than would be expected, relative to the the width of the head.
It can be associated with a sagittal suture which fuses early.[1]
It can present in cases of Sotos syndrome.[2]
References
References
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- ↑ Park SW, Park MS, Hwang JS, Shin YS, Yoon SH (2006). “A case of Sotos syndrome with subduroperitoneal shunt”. Pediatr Neurosurg. 42 (3): 174–9. doi:10.1159/000091863. PMID 16636621.