[Main points and concerns in plagiocephaly].
An asymmetrical head (plagiocephaly) may be due to premature closure of the sutures of the skull (craniosynostosis) or to prolonged pressure on one side of the head in the pre- peri- or postnatal period. The latter deformity may be part of the squint baby syndrome. The diagnosis is based on a careful history and physical examination. X-rays of the skull and/or the cervical vertebral column are seldom necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Physiotherapy in an early stage, directed toward plagiocephaly and associated disorders, results in a complete disappearance of symptoms in a high percentage of cases.
Afd. Kindergeneeskunde, Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht.
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D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005146:Facial Asymmetry; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods; D011187:Posture; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012886:Skull / Q000002:abnormalities*
Hoofdzaken en kopzorgen bij plagiocefalie.