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The pathogenesis of craniosynostosis in the fetus.
Yonsei medical journal - 1 Dec 2001
Warren S M, Longaker M T
Abstract excerpt
Craniosynostosis occurs in approximately 1:2000 live births. It may affect the coronal, sagittal, metopic and lambdoid sutures in isolation or in combination. Although non-syndromic synostoses are more common, over 150 genetic syndromes have been identified. Recent advances in genetic mapping have linked chromosomal mutations with craniosynostotic syndromes. Despite the identification of these genetic mutations,...
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