Abstract
A case of growing skull fracture secondary to a maxilofacial operation is reported. Frequency, clinical symptoms, phisiopathology and treatment of growing skull fractures are reviewed and the rarity of the iatrogenic mechanism is stressed.
MeSH terms
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Child
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Iatrogenic Disease
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Postoperative Complications*
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Radiography
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Skull Fractures / diagnostic imaging
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Skull Fractures / etiology*
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Skull Fractures / surgery
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / surgery*