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Head Measurements for the Diagnosis of Craniosynostosis
CostaVal, José Aloysio; Mandic, Leopoldo Furtado; Gusmão, Sebastião Nataniel.
  • CostaVal, José Aloysio; Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Biocor Instituto. School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Nova Lima, MG. BR
  • Mandic, Leopoldo Furtado; Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Biocor Instituto. Nova Lima, MG. BR
  • Gusmão, Sebastião Nataniel; School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG). Belo Horizonte, MG. BR
Arq. bras. neurocir ; 36(2): 91-95, 30/06/2017.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-911164
ABSTRACT
Objective Craniosynostosis is a group of growth disturbances of the skull, which can result in serious consequences for the children who suffer from it. Early diagnosis provides treatment at the correct time. Most of the time, the pediatrician uses the head circumference (HC) as a parameter for the diagnosis, but the HC does not appear to be changed in this disease, leading to incorrect interpretations. The anteroposterior distance (APD) and biauricular distance (BAD) appear to be more accurate. The aim of this study is to analyze the value of the HC and the ratio between the measurements of the APD and the BAD for this diagnosis. Methods We analyzed the data from 129 children who had already undergone an operation for craniosynostosis at an institution in Southeastern Brazil. These data were compared with the normal standards of the population and statistically analyzed to establish their alterations. Results The HC did not change significantly in cases of craniosynostosis, neither when it was considered as a single disease, nor when considering the different subtypes. The APD/BAD ratio changed significantly in the group. Conclusion The HC does not appear to be useful in the diagnosis of craniosynostosis as an individual parameter. The APD/BAD ratio appears to help in the diagnosis.
RESUMO
Objetivo Craniossinostoses são alterações do crescimento do crânio que podem resultar graves consequências para a criança. O diagnóstico precoce propicia o tratamento correto. O perímetro cefálico (PC) é habitualmente usado como parâmetro para o diagnóstico. Porém, como na maioria das vezes há alteração na forma e não no perímetro, sua utilização isolada pode levar a detecção tardia. As medidas do diâmetro ântero posterior (DAB) e bi auricular (DBA) parecem ser mais precisas. O objetivo do trabalho é analisar o valor do PC no diagnóstico, bem como o da razão entre as medidas DAP/ DBA. Métodos Foram analisadas dados de 139 crianças já operadas no Biocor Instituto, em Minas Gerais. Os dados foram comparados com os parâmetros normais já conhecidos da população. Resultados O PC não se alterou de maneira significativa nas craniossinostoses, seja como um grupo único ou nos subtipos. A razão das medidas DAP/ DBA alterou-se. Conclusão O PC isolado parece não ser útil para o diagnóstico das craniossinostoses. A razão das medidas DAP/ DBA parecendo ter utilidade.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Craniosynostoses Type of study: Diagnostic study / Practice guideline / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. neurocir Journal subject: Cirurgia / Neurosurgery Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Biocor Instituto/BR / School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Craniosynostoses Type of study: Diagnostic study / Practice guideline / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. neurocir Journal subject: Cirurgia / Neurosurgery Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Biocor Instituto/BR / School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)/BR