- Plagiocephaly
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ICD10 = ICD10|Q|67|3|q|65
ICD9 = ICD9|754.0
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DiseasesDB = 29858Plagiocephaly is a condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull. [DorlandsDict|six/000082940|plagiocephaly]
Causes
It is a common finding at birth and may be the result of a restrictive intrauterine environment. If there is premature union of skull bones, this is more properly called
craniosynostosis . The unusual head shape in plagiocephaly is caused by pressure in the womb giving a "diamond" shaped head when seen from above. In pronounced cases there may be flattening of one side of the chest as well.Prognosis
As the child's head grows rapidly after birth, this visible inequality nearly always gets much less marked as the first year progresses.
ee also
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Positional plagiocephaly References
External links
* [http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cephalic_disorders/detail_cephalic_disorders.htm NINDS Overview]
* [http://www.plagiocefalia.com/eng/main.html Information about plagiocephaly in Europe]
* [http://groups.msn.com/PlagioUK UK Based Parents Resource and Support Group]
* [http://www.ossur.co.uk/plagiocephaly Information on plagiocephaly and available treatments]
* [http://www.cranialcreations.net/index.html Creative Ideas for Children with Plagiocephaly]
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