81. Craniosynostosis craniosynostosis consists of deformities of the skull resulting from In individuals with craniosynostosis, the sutures where the skull bones meet have http://ww3.komotv.com/global/story.asp?s=1230352

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83. Association Between Maternal Smoking And Craniosynostosis, NCBDDD, CDC Information on autism. Provided by the US Centers for Disease Control Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/bd/matsmok.htm

Home About CDC Press Room Funding ... Contact Us Search: Birth Defects Birth Defects Home Research Key Findings Association between Maternal Smoking and Craniosynostosis CDC scientists studied craniosynostosis, a disorder in which the sutures of the skull fuse prematurely resulting in an abnormally shaped skull, among infants born in Metropolitan Atlanta during 1968-1980. Craniosynostosis affects approximately 5 infants per 10,000 live-born infants. Craniosynostosis affects approximately twice as many male infants as female infants. Two recent studies suggested an increased risk for craniosynostosis among infants whose mothers smoked during pregnancy. In our study, mothers who smoked cigarettes at all during pregnancy were about twice as likely to have an infant with craniosynostosis as mothers who did not smoke during pregnancy. Infants exposed to moderate maternal smoking (5-14 cigarettes per day) were about 4 times as likely to have craniosynostosis as infants not exposed to any maternal smoking. There were too few infants exposed to heavy maternal smoking (15 cigarettes or more per day) to adequately assess the risk associated with heavy smoking.

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86. Craniosynostosis One of the most common is craniosynostosis or craniostenosis. craniosynostosis.craniosynostosis is a developmental abnormality caused by and defined as http://www.cinn.org/ibsc/pediatric/craniosynostosis.html

Craniofacial Anomalies Craniosynostosis Hydrocephalus Spina Bifida Spina Bifida Occulta (hidden) ... Tethered Spinal Cord Tumors Brain tumors Spinal Cord Tumors Spasticity Vascular ... Send This Page To a Friend Craniosynostosis Causes The specific cause of craniosynostosis is not known, however, some particular types of craniosynostses are associated with chromosomal abnormalities. Recently, a possible association between craniosynostosis and maternal cigarette smoking has been shown to exist. Symptoms The symptoms of craniosynostosis depend on which cranial sutures are involved and how many. The possibilities range from cosmetic concerns to seizures, blindness, developmental delay, mental retardation and increased intracranial pressure. Diagnosis Treatment Surgery is the usual treatment for most cases of craniosynostosis. The timing and type of surgery is very much dependent on the type of craniosynostosis. In some rare cases of multiple cranial suture involvement, urgent surgery may be necessary to relieve elevated intracranial pressure. CINN works with the team at the Rush Craniofacial Center to repair the problem. This multidisciplinary team consists of the following professionals: Pediatric neurosurgeon Plastic surgeon Dentist Pediatrician

87. Craniosynostosis - Mountain View Bay Area Sunnyvale Cupertino Palo Alto Standfor craniosynostosis El Camino Hospital is located in the heart of Silicon Valleyat Mountain View, California ,serving Mountain View Bay Area Sunnyvale http://www.elcaminohospital.org/12536.cfm

@import url(default.css); @import url(module.css); Home Hospital News Find A Doctor Health Information A-Z ... Back to Search Craniosynostosis What is craniosynostosis? The normal skull consists of several plates of bone that are separated by sutures. The sutures (fibrous joints) are found between the bony plates in the head. As the infant grows and develops, the sutures close, forming a solid piece of bone, called the skull. Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the sutures close too early, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth. Premature closure of the sutures may also cause the pressure inside of the head to increase and the skull or facial bones to change from a normal, symmetrical appearance. What causes craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis is most often sporadic (occurs by chance). In some families, craniosynostosis is inherited in one of two ways: autosomal recessive Autosomal recessive means that two copies of the gene are necessary to express the condition, one inherited from each parent, who are obligate carriers. Carrier parents have a one in four, or 25 percent, chance with each pregnancy, to have a child with craniosynostosis. Males and females are equally affected. autosomal dominant Autosomal dominant means that one gene is necessary to express the condition, and the gene is passed from parent to child with a 50/50 risk for each pregnancy. Males and females are equally affected.

88. The DRM WebWatcher: Craniosynostosis A Disability Resources Monthly guide to the best online resources aboutcraniosynostosis and related conditions. http://www.disabilityresources.org/CRANIO.html

Home Subjects States Librarians ... Contact Us The DRM WebWatcher Craniosynostosis Updated 2/2004 A B C D ... About/Hint/Link Craniosynostosis is a congenital anomaly characterized by premature closure of one or more cranial sutures before the completion of brain growth. These websites provide more information. Craniosynostosis This fact sheet from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke provides basic information about craniosynostosis, including treatment, prognosis, research, and resources. Craniosynostosis This fact sheet from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons / Congress of Neurological Surgeons provides an overview of the disorder, frequently asked questions, and other resources. Craniosynostosis A fact sheet with a focus on surgery from the Children's Medical Center of Dallas. Related Subjects Facial Differences Resources in your state (c) 1997-2005 Disability Resources, inc.

89. IngentaConnect Cytokine Therapy For Craniosynostosis The birth prevalence of craniosynostosis (premature suture fusion) is 300 – 500per 1000000 live births. Surgical management involves the release of the http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/apl/ebt/2004/00000004/00000003/art00003

Home About Ingenta Ingenta Labs Help For Publishers Why go online? Why choose IngentaConnect? Why choose CustomConnect? Access and authentication ... Contact us For Researchers About IngentaConnect Search and browse Publications available Accessing articles ... Register For Librarians Why choose IngentaConnect? Why choose IngentaConnect Premium? Activating Subscriptions Purchasing articles ... Browse Publications Cytokine therapy for craniosynostosis Authors: Mooney M.P.; Moursi A.M.; Opperman L.A.; Siegel M.I. Source: Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy , Volume 4, Number 3, 1 March 2004, pp. 279-299(21) Publisher: Ashley Publications View Table of Contents full text options Abstract: Keywords: animal models bone craniosynostosis cytokines ... sutures Document Type: Review article The full text article is available for purchase $75.00 plus tax The exact price (including tax) will be displayed in your shopping cart before you check out. You will be able to remove this item from your shopping cart at any time before you have completed check-out. View Table of Contents Back to top Terms and Conditions Page Help Quick Search Electronic content Fax/Ariel content Journal or book title Sign in: User name Password Remember me forgotten your password?

90. Craniosynostosis - Children's Hospital Boston craniosynostosis is a condition where the sutures close too early, What causescraniosynostosis? craniosynostosis occurs in one out of 2000 live births http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site2130/mainpageS2130P0.html

or find by letter: A-F G-L M-R S-Z My Child Has... Home Craniosynostosis Craniosynostosis Programs that treat this condition or perform this procedure Craniofacial Anomalies Program What is craniosynostosis? The normal skull consists of several plates of bone that are separated by sutures. The sutures (fibrous joints) are found between the bony plates in the head. As the infant grows and develops, the sutures close, forming a solid piece of bone, called the skull. Craniosynostosis is a condition where the sutures close too early, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth. Premature closure of the sutures may also cause the pressure inside of the head to increase and the skull or facial bones to change from a normal, symmetrical appearance. What causes craniosynostosis? What causes craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis occurs in one out of 2,000 live births and affects males twice as often as females. Craniosynostosis is most often sporadic (occurs by chance). In some families, craniosynostosis is inherited in one of two ways: autosomal recessive - Autosomal recessive means that two copies of the gene are necessary to express the condition, one inherited from each parent, who are obligate carriers. Carrier parents have a one in four, or 25 percent, chance with each pregnancy, to have a child with craniosynostosis. Males and females are equally affected.

91. American Family Physician: Craniosynostosis Full text of the article, craniosynostosis from American Family Physician, apublication in the field of Health Fitness, is provided free of charge by http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/is_12_69/ai_n6158110

@import url(/css/us/style1.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); @import url(/css/us/articles.css); @import url(/css/us/artHome1.css); Advanced Search Home Help IN free articles only all articles this publication Automotive Sports 10,000,000 articles - not found on any other search engine. FindArticles American Family Physician June 15, 2004 Content provided in partnership with 10,000,000 articles Not found on any other search engine. Related Searches Craniofacial dysostosis / Diagnosis Craniofacial dysostosis / Causes of Craniofacial dysostosis / Care and treatment Cranial sutures / Physiological aspects Featured Titles for AAACN Viewpoint ABNF Journal, The AIDS Treatment News AMAA Journal ... View all titles in this topic Hot New Articles by Topic Automotive Sports Top Articles Ever by Topic Automotive Sports Craniosynostosis American Family Physician June 15, 2004 by Haidar Kabbani Talkad S. Raghuveer Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. Cranial skeletogenesis is unique. The cranial skeleton is composed of an assortment of neural crest and mesoderm-derived cartilages and bones that have been highly modified during evolution. Cranial malformations, although uncommon, compromise not only function but also the mental well-being of the person. Recent advances in human genetics have increased our understanding of the ways particular gene perturbations produce cranial skeletal malformations. (1) However, an abnormal head shape resulting from cranial malformations in infants continues to be a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.

92. Craniosynostosis What is craniosynostosis? craniosynostosis (craniostenosis) is a condition inwhich one or more sutures of a fetus s or baby s skull close prematurely and http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/mini/hw180325/overview.htm

var hwPrint=1;var hwDocHWID="hw180325";var hwDocTitle="Craniosynostosis";var hwRank="1";var hwSectionHWID="hw180327";var hwSectionTitle="Topic Overview";var hwSource="en-caQ2_05";var hwDocType="Mini"; Craniosynostosis Topic Overview What is craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis (craniostenosis) is a condition in which one or more sutures of a fetus's or baby's skull close prematurely and the bony plates fuse too early. As a result, the affected area of the skull does not expand normally as the brain grows, causing a misshapen head. In severe cases, usually when craniosynostosis affects more than one suture, pressure builds on the brain and may cause long-term complications. Craniosynostosis is among one of the most common physical deformities of a fetus or newborn, occurring in about 1 in every 2,000 to 2,500 births. What are the symptoms? The most common sign of craniosynostosis is an irregular-shaped head at birth or within the first few months of life. This may be the only sign of craniosynostosis. If more than one suture fuses too early, it is usually related to a genetic condition. These cases are usually more severe and cause abnormal pressure on the brain. This pressure may cause vomiting, sluggishness, irritability, eye problems, hearing problems, and noisy breathing or periods with no breathing (apnea). In extremely severe cases, the pressure causes brain injury that may result in seizures, blindness, and developmental delays and disabilities.

93. The Clinical Management Of Craniosynostosis - Cambridge University Press The classification and clinical diagnosis of craniosynostosis Dominic The molecular genetics of craniosynostosis Willie Reardon and Jonathon Britto; 4. http://www.cambridge.org/uk/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=1898683360

94. Craniosynostosis Research into the causes and risk factors for craniosynostosis. http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/birthdefects/risk/risk-craniosynostosis.shtm

@import url(/css/hhss.css); /*IE and NN6x styles */ skip to: page content header navigation footer navigation Find Services ... Buscar BIRTH DEFECT RISK FACTOR SERIES: CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS Craniosynostosis is premature closure of any of the cranial sutures (sagittal, coronal, lambdoidal, metopic). It can affect one suture or multiple sutures. Craniosynostosis is associated with several syndromes; the most commonly reported ones are Crouzon's disease, Apert syndrome (Acrocephalosyndactyly Type I), Carpenter syndrome (Acrocephalosyndactyly Type II), Saethre-Chotzen syndrome (Acrocephalosyndactyly Type III), and Pfeiffer syndrome (Acrocephalosyndactyly Type IV). DEMOGRAPHIC AND REPRODUCTIVE Craniosynostosis risk appears to increase with increasing maternal age ( Kallen, 1999; Singer, 1999; Alderman, 1988), and with increasing paternal age (Singer, 1999; Alderman, 1988). One study reported a higher prevalence of craniosynostosis among non-blacks (Alderman, 1988). However, another investigation found no significant effect of race/ethnicity on craniosynostosis risk (Singer, 1999). Sex influences craniosynostosis risk. Most studies have reported higher craniosynostosis rates among males, particularly for sagittal and lambdoidal craniosynostosis (Lary, 2001; Kallen, 1999; Singer, 1999; Alderman, 1988). However, the coronal craniosynostosis rate seems higher among females (Kallen, 1999; Lajeunie, 1995).

95. Clinical Trial: Clinical Study Of Muenke Syndrome (FGFR3-Related Craniosynostosi craniosynostosis is a common craniofacial abnormality caused by premature The prevalence of craniosynostosis is approximately 1 in 2100 to 3000 births. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/show/NCT00106977

Home Search Browse Resources ... About Clinical Study of Muenke Syndrome (FGFR3-Related Craniosynostosis) This study is currently recruiting patients. Verified by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) March 23, 2005 Sponsored by: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Information provided by: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: Purpose This study will explore the range and type of medical and developmental problems in patients with Muenke syndrome, a condition that results when one or more of the suture between the bones of the skull close before birth. Because of the premature closure, the skull is not able to grow in its natural shape; instead, it compensates with growth in areas of the skull where the sutures have not yet closed. This can result in an abnormally shaped head, wide-set eyes, and flattened cheekbones. Patients may also have an enlarged head, abnormalities of the hands or feet, and hearing loss. The fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene, which is involved in the development and maintenance of bone tissue, plays a role in Muenke syndrome. In some cases, the FGFR3 mutation is inherited from a parent with Muenke syndrome; in other cases, where there is no family history of the disorder, the mutation occurs anew. A better understanding of this gene may lead researchers to develop better treatments and genetic counseling for people affected by Muenke syndrome. Patients with Muenke syndrome and their blood relatives may be eligible for this study. Family members with confirmed Muenke syndrome will have genetic counseling, and patients undergo the following tests and procedures:

96. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Craniosynostosis craniosynostosis is a congenital defect (meaning it is present at birth). The cause of craniosynostosis is unknown. In an infant s head, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001590.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Craniosynostosis Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Skull of a newborn Alternative names Return to top Premature closure of sutures Definition Return to top Craniosynostosis is a congenital defect (meaning it is present at birth). One or more sutures, the connections between skull bones, prematurely close during the first year of life, which causes an abnormally shaped skull. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The cause of craniosynostosis is unknown. In an infant's head, the sutures mark the boundaries between the flat bones that make up the skull. Premature closure of these sutures stops bony growth and results in deformity of the skull. The shape of the deformity is determined by which sutures are involved. The condition may be hereditary and caused by a genetic defect, or it can occur sporadically in a family with no other affected relatives. The hereditary form often occurs with other defects that can cause seizures, diminished intellectual capacity, and blindness. Most cases, however, are sporadic (non-hereditary) and children with craniosynostosis are otherwise healthy and have normal intelligence. Symptoms Return to top Absence of the normal feeling of a "soft spot" (fontanelle) on the newborn's skull Disappearance of the fontanelle early A raised hard ridge along the affected sutures

97. Virtual Children's Hospital: Paediapaedia: Craniosynostosis Plain films detect 89% of craniosynostosis while CT detects 94% of craniosynostosis.Sagittal craniosynostosis (dolichocephaly, scaphocephaly) accounts for http://www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/radiology/PAP/NeuroDiseases/Craniosyns.html

Paediapaedia: Neurological Diseases Craniosynostosis Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D. Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Clinical Presentation: Irregularly shaped skull. Etiology/Pathophysiology: Is premature closure of a suture. Can be either primary (idiopathic) or secondary (due to skeletal dysplasias and syndromes, metabolic disease, hematologic disorders, ventricular shunting, and miscellaneous malformations). The primary ones develop in utero and are apparent at birth or shortly thereafter. There is a 3:1 male predominance. Pathology: Not applicable Imaging Findings: The skull is altered in shape. The involved suture may appear narrowed, demonstrate parasutural sclerosis, sharpening and straightening of the sutural edges, and development of bony bridges. There may be partial or complete fusion of a suture, but a short segment of synostosis often produces the same deformity as a complete fusion. Multiple sutures are involved 11% of time. Plain films detect 89% of craniosynostosis while CT detects 94% of craniosynostosis. Sagittal craniosynostosis (dolichocephaly, scaphocephaly) accounts for 56% of cases and has an elongated cranial vault.

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