The spectrum of growing skull fracture in children.
The genesis and complications of the growing skull fracture in children is discussed. Four patients are presented to illustrate the common and uncommon features of growing skull fractures. The need for complete radiological evaluation as well as the timing of follow-up examinations is stressed.
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004677:Encephalocele / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010294:Parietal Bone / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging