Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic
A deformity of the SKULL that is not due to bone fusion (SYNOSTOSIS), such as craniosynostoses, and is characterized by an asymmetric skull and face. It is observed with an increased frequency in INFANTS after the adoption of supine sleeping recommendations to prevent SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME.
Year introduced: 2005
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Tree Number(s): C05.660.207.707.624, C16.131.621.207.707.624
MeSH Unique ID: D049068
Entry Terms:
- Nonsynostotic Plagiocephaly
- Plagiocephaly, Deformational
- Deformational Plagiocephalies
- Deformational Plagiocephaly
- Plagiocephalies, Deformational
- Plagiocephaly, Positional
- Plagiocephalies, Positional
- Positional Plagiocephalies
- Positional Plagiocephaly