Cranioplasty Using a Modified Split Calvarial Graft Technique in Cleidocranial Dysplasia.

Abstract

Cleidocranial dysplasia is a well-documented rare autosomal dominant skeletal dysplasia characterized by hypoplastic/aplastic clavicles, brachycephalic skull, patent sutures and fontanelles, midface hypoplasia, and abnormalities of dentition. Patients with cleidocranial dysplasia often complain about undesirable esthetic appearance of their forehead and skull. Notwithstanding many studies of molecular, genetics and skeletal abnormalities of this congenial disorder, there have been very few written reports of cranioplasty involving cleidocranial dysplasia. Thus, we report a rare case of successful cranioplasty using a modified split calvarial graft technique in patient with cleidocranial dysplasia.

• Authors: Young Taek Jung, Jae Ik Cho, Sang Pyung Lee
• Journal: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society (J Korean Neurosurg Soc) Vol. 58 Issue 1 Pg. 79-82 (Jul 2015) ISSN: 2005-3711 [Print] Korea (South)
• PMID: 26279819 (Publication Type: Case Reports)