Normal width of cranial sutures in the neonate and infant. An objective method of assessment

Acta Radiol Diagn (Stockh). 1976 Sep;17(5A):565-72. doi: 10.1177/028418517601705a03.

Abstract

A material of 107 normal skull films have been used to determine the normal range of the cranial sutures in the age group 0 to 45 days of age. Assessment is based on the lateral view and includes evaluation of both coronal and lambdoid sutures as well as the degree of V-shape of the coronal sutures. Values obtained are easily classified as normal, borderline or pathologic by use of a simple diagram.

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Cartilage / anatomy & histology
  • Cartilage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cephalometry / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Methods
  • Radiography
  • Skull / anatomy & histology
  • Skull / diagnostic imaging*