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Craniosynostosis of the Sagittal Suture (Sagittal Craniosynostosis)

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Craniosynostosis of the Sagittal Suture (Sagittal Craniosynostosis)

These photos show a 6-week-old infant who has craniosynostosis of the sagittal suture (sagittal craniosynostosis), which causes a narrow and long skull (dolichocephaly).

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