Dolichocephaly

Synonyms
Dolichocephalus
ICD-10
Q67.2

Dolichocephaly is classified among the Craniosynostoses.

Etiology

In dolichocephaly, premature ossification of the Sagittal suture occurs during development, resulting in an imbalance between the longitudinal and transverse growth of the head. Consequently, longitudinal growth markedly exceeds transverse growth.

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Dolichocephaly on MRI
Axial T2 MRI of an adult patient with dolichocephaly.

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