Extensive Wormian Bones in a Patient With the Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome

A case is reported of a 5-month-old girl with Hallerman-Streiff syndrome who was evaluated for possible premature closure of the cranial sutures. Skull radiographs revealed numerous Wormian bones along sutures in the parietal skull bilaterally. Hallermann-Streiff syndrome is added to the list of dis...

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Published in:Journal of child neurology 1990-01, Vol.5 (1), p.50-51
Main Authors: Gay, Charles T., Bodensteiner, John B., Barnes, Patrick D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Bone and Bones - abnormalities
Bone and Bones - diagnostic imaging
Bone Development
Craniofacial Dysostosis - diagnostic imaging
Female
Hallermann's Syndrome - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Infant
Radiography
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Summary:A case is reported of a 5-month-old girl with Hallerman-Streiff syndrome who was evaluated for possible premature closure of the cranial sutures. Skull radiographs revealed numerous Wormian bones along sutures in the parietal skull bilaterally. Hallermann-Streiff syndrome is added to the list of diseases in which extensive Wormian bones can appear. (J Child Neurol 1990;5:50-51).
ISSN:0883-0738
1708-8283
DOI:10.1177/088307389000500112