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Craniosynostosis : Updates in Radiologic Diagnosis

  • Kim, Hyun Jeong (Department of Radiology, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Roh, Hong Gee (Department of Radiology, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Il Woo (Department of Neurosurgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • Received : 2016.01.22
  • Accepted : 2016.04.22
  • Published : 2016.05.01
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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review imaging findings and to discuss the optimal imaging methods for craniosynostosis. The discussion of imaging findings are focused on ultrasonography, plain radiography, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography with 3-dimensional reconstruction. We suggest a strategy for imaging work-up for the diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up to minimize or avoid ionized radiation exposure to children by reviewing the current literature.

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