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Fractured skull

MedGen UID:
19997
Concept ID:
C0037304
Injury or Poisoning
Synonyms: Fracture, Skull; Fractures, Skull; Skull Fracture; Skull Fractures
SNOMED CT: Fracture of skull (71642004); Fractured skull (71642004)
 
HPO: HP:0041082

Definition

A partial or complete breakage of the skull. [from HPO]

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PubMed

Mitra B, Cameron PA, Gabbe BJ, Rosenfeld JV, Kavar B
ANZ J Surg 2008 Jul;78(7):588-92. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04579.x. PMID: 18593416

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