Abstract
The genesis and complications of the growing skull fracture in children is discussed. Four patients are presented to illustrate the common and uncommon features of growing skull fractures. The need for complete radiological evaluation as well as the timing of follow-up examinations is stressed.
MeSH terms
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Brain Diseases / complications*
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Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Cysts / complications
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Cysts / diagnostic imaging
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Encephalocele / complications
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Encephalocele / diagnostic imaging
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Parietal Bone / injuries
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Radiography
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Skull Fractures / complications*
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Skull Fractures / diagnostic imaging