title: Agenesis of the skull bones.
abstract: Agenesis of the cranial bones, a rare condition usually incompatible with life, was seen in a neonate. Embryogenesis and management of the condition are discussed. The defect heals with conservative treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sir Padampat Mother & Child Health Institute, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Kothari
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Agarwal
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sharma
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D005601:Framycetin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012886:Skull / Q000002:abnormalities*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005601:Framycetin