[Congenital agenesis of cranial bones associated with hydrocephalus: a case report]

Bol Asoc Med P R. 2013;105(1):54-6.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

The absence of the cranial bones is a rare entity usually incompatible with life. Agenesis of parietal bones has been rarely reported in the literature. A case of a neonate with bilateral parietal agenesis associated hydrocephalus is reported. The cranial defect was managed conservatively. To our knowledge we present the first case of congenital agenesis of the parietal bone associated with hydrocephalus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / etiology*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Skull / abnormalities*