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    combined with a significant reduction in IQ. Craniosynostosis occurs in one in 2000 births. Craniosynostosis is part of a syndrome in 15% to 40% of affected...
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    affected as well, similar to Crouzon syndrome and Pfeiffer syndrome. Craniosynostosis occurs when the fetal skull and facial bones fuse too soon in utero...
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    4 Craniosynostosis (nonsyndromic) 4 Craniosynostosis and dental anomalies Craniosynostosis-anal anomalies-porokeratosis syndrome Craniosynostosis-Dandy-Walker...
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    abnormal bone development (e.g. craniosynostosis syndromes) and cancer. FGFR2 mutations are the cause of several craniosynostosis syndromes: Acrocephalosyndactyly...
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  • enough space for the growing brain, craniosynostosis results in increased intracranial pressure. Craniosynostosis is called simple when one suture is...
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    Cole-Carpenter syndrome 2 Craniorhiny Craniosynostosis (nonsyndromic) 6 Craniosynostosis, Boston-type (nonsyndromic) Craniosynostosis and dental anomalies Fontaine...
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    can grow. Premature complete ossification of the sutures is called craniosynostosis. After infancy, the anterior fontanelle is known as the bregma. An...
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    Muenke syndrome, also known as FGFR3-related craniosynostosis, is a human specific condition characterized by the premature closure of certain bones of...
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    characterized by the premature fusion of certain bones of the skull (craniosynostosis), which affects the shape of the head and face. The syndrome includes...
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    Osteogenesis imperfecta (IPA: /ˌɒstioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs ˌɪmpɜːrˈfɛktə/; OI), colloquially known as brittle bone disease, is a group of genetic disorders that all...
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