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Review Article| Volume 22, ISSUE 2, P103-110, September 2014

Craniosynostosis Syndromes

      Craniosynostosis syndromes have wide phenotypic variability. Understanding of the underlying genetic causes continues to develop.

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      Further readings

        • Forrest C.R.
        • Hopper R.A.
        Craniofacial syndromes and surgery.
        Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012; 131: 86e
        • Hennekam R.C.
        • Krantz I.D.
        • Allanson J.E.
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        5th edition. Oxford University Press, New York2010: 732-791
        • McCarthy J.G.
        • Warren S.M.
        • Bernstein J.
        • et al.
        Parameters of care for craniosynostosis.
        Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2012; 49: 1S
        • Posnick J.C.
        • Ruiz R.L.
        The craniofacial dysostosis syndromes: current surgical thinking and future directions.
        Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2000; 37: 433
        • Robin N.H.
        • Falk M.J.
        • Haldeman-Englert C.R.
        FGFR-related craniosynostosis syndromes.
        in: Pagon R.A. Adam M.P. Bird T.D. GeneReviews™ [Internet]. University of Washington, Seattle (WA)1998: 1993-2013 (Updated 2011 Jun 7. Available at:) (Accessed December 22, 2013)