Sagittal synostosis

see Isolated Sagittal Synostosis.

Sagittal synostosis is the premature fusion of the sagittal suture, resulting in a lengthened cranium in the anterior–posterior direction with stunted growth in the parietal and temporal regions ¹⁾ ²⁾.

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Johnson D, Wilkie AO. Craniosynostosis. Eur J Hum Genet. 2011;19:369–376.

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Richtsmeier JT, Grausz HM, Morris GR, et al. Growth of the cranial base in craniosynostosis. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 1991;28:55–67.