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(Q67.2) Dolichocephaly
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383 693 in individuals diagnosis dolichocephaly confirmed
3 464 deaths with diagnosis dolichocephaly
1% mortality rate associated with the disease dolichocephaly
Diagnosis dolichocephaly is diagnosed Men are 45.64% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis dolichocephaly
1 554 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis dolichocephaly
1 910 (1.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease dolichocephaly - Men and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-69
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 70-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-79
Disease Features dolichocephaly
Absence or low individual and public risk
Dolichocephaly - what does this mean
Dolichocephaly is a condition where the head is abnormally long and narrow in shape, caused by an abnormal growth of the skull bones. it is usually caused by genetic factors, but can also be caused by environmental factors such as exposure to toxins or drugs, or by certain medical conditions.
What happens during the disease - dolichocephaly
Dolichocephaly is a condition caused by an abnormal growth of the skull bones, resulting in an elongated head shape. it is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, including premature birth, maternal smoking during pregnancy, and genetic mutations in the genes responsible for skull development. these factors can cause the skull to grow too quickly or too slowly, resulting in an abnormally shaped head.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient's head shape
- Radiographic imaging of the patient's skull
- CT scan of the patient's skull
- MRI scan of the patient's skull
- Genetic testing of the patient's family history
- Neurological testing of the patient's brain and nervous system
- Evaluation of the patient's developmental milestones
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the size of the head and improve the shape of the skull.
- Cranial remodeling orthosis
- Cranioplasty
- Cranial vault remodeling
- Cranial suturectomy
- Cranial osteotomy
- Cranial distraction osteogenesis
- Cranial vault expansion
- Cranial Vault Reconstruction
- Intracranial pressure monitoring
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Dolichocephaly - Prevention
Dolichocephaly can be prevented by reducing the risk factors associated with it, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and poor nutrition. additionally, pregnant women should be sure to take folic acid supplements and get regular prenatal care to reduce the risk of their baby developing the condition.