title: Update of Diagnostic Evaluation of Craniosynostosis with a Focus on Pediatric Systematic Evaluation and Genetic Studies.
abstract: Most craniosynostoses are sporadic, but may have an underlying genetic basis. Secondary and syndromic craniosynostosis accompanies various systemic diseases or associated anomalies. Early detection of an associated disease may facilitate the interdisciplinary management of patients and improve outcomes. For that reason, systematic evaluation of craniosynostosis is mandatory. The authors reviewed systematic evaluation of craniosynostosis with an emphasis on genetic analysis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Su-Kyeong
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Ki-Su
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Seong-Hyun
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Sung Kyoo
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Hwang
keywords: Craniosynostosis; Diagnosis; Genetic