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Published in: European Radiology 8/2007

01-08-2007 | Pediatric

Diagnostic imaging in the management of craniosynostoses

Authors: Bibiana Kotrikova, Robert Krempien, Kolja Freier, Joachim Mühling

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 8/2007

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Abstract

Craniosynostoses are the most frequent craniofacial malformations. However, with a prevalence of 3–6 cases per 10,000 live births they are amongst the rarely seen diseases and their definite diagnosis thus poses a challenge to the physician. When an abnormal calvarial configuration is detected, a radiological evaluation is necessary to characterize the deformity and to guide the corrective surgical procedure. The demand for clear diagnostic criteria is justified by the severity of the disease and the possible consequences of delayed diagnosis. In addition to the clinical signs (deformation of the head), conventional skull X-rays show typical radiological alterations and are used for basic diagnostics. Diagnostic tests that may be performed to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of the problem, include computed tomography (CT), 3D-CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and ultrasonography. In the present review we will describe the most important clinical and radiological characteristics of craniosynostosis by means of clinical, radiological and operative situs examples.
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Metadata
Title
Diagnostic imaging in the management of craniosynostoses
Authors
Bibiana Kotrikova
Robert Krempien
Kolja Freier
Joachim Mühling
Publication date
01-08-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Radiology / Issue 8/2007
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-006-0520-y

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