Correction of the prominent occiput in Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.
A peculiar prominence of the occiput is a variable feature of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. Careful examination of the anatomy of this calvarial deformity in a recent case permitted an uncomplicated and gratifying surgical correction.
Piatt
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Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.
D001506:Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques