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Abnormality of skull ossification

MedGen UID:
871207
•Concept ID:
C4025686
•
Finding
Synonyms: Abnormality of bone calcification of calvarium; Abnormality of bone calcification of cranium; Abnormality of bone calcification of skull; Abnormality of bone formation of calvarium; Abnormality of bone formation of cranium; Abnormality of bone mineralization of calvarium; Abnormality of bone mineralization of cranium; Abnormality of bone mineralization of skull; Abnormality of ossification of calvarium; Abnormality of ossification of cranium; Abnormality of skull bone formation
 
HPO: HP:0002703

Definition

An abnormality of the process of ossification of the skull. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAbnormality of skull ossification

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Diagnosis and treatment of Eagle's syndrome and possible complications.
Kozakovičová V, Onderka A, Res O, Stránský J, Kondé A, Štembírek J
Acta Chir Plast 2023;65(3-4):98-105. doi: 10.48095/ccachp202398. PMID: 38538296
The etiology, clinical features, and treatment options of hemifacial microsomia.
Luo S, Sun H, Bian Q, Liu Z, Wang X
Oral Dis 2023 Sep;29(6):2449-2462. Epub 2023 Mar 13 doi: 10.1111/odi.14508. PMID: 36648381
Reprint of-Differential diagnosis: Trepanation.
Verano JW
Int J Paleopathol 2017 Dec;19:111-118. Epub 2017 Mar 28 doi: 10.1016/j.ijpp.2017.03.004. PMID: 29198392

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Distraction osteogenesis in craniosynostosis.
Sandhaus H, Johnson MD
Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021 Aug 1;29(4):304-313. doi: 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000724. PMID: 34183561
Craniosynostosis: A Reversible Pathology?
Säljö K, Maltese G, Tarnow P, Kölby L
J Craniofac Surg 2019 Sep;30(6):1628-1630. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005515. PMID: 31022145
Orthognathic Surgery for Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate.
Roy AA, Rtshiladze MA, Stevens K, Phillips J
Clin Plast Surg 2019 Apr;46(2):157-171. Epub 2019 Feb 6 doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2018.11.002. PMID: 30851748
Classification and Current Management of Inner Ear Malformations.
Sennaroğlu L, Bajin MD
Balkan Med J 2017 Sep 29;34(5):397-411. Epub 2017 Aug 25 doi: 10.4274/balkanmedj.2017.0367. PMID: 28840850Free PMC Article
A Genetic-Pathophysiological Framework for Craniosynostosis.
Twigg SR, Wilkie AO
Am J Hum Genet 2015 Sep 3;97(3):359-77. doi: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2015.07.006. PMID: 26340332Free PMC Article

Diagnosis

Eagle's syndrome.
Egierska D, Perszke M, Kurianowicz I
Pol Merkur Lekarski 2021 Dec 16;49(294):458-460. PMID: 34919094
Pierre Robin Sequence.
Hsieh ST, Woo AS
Clin Plast Surg 2019 Apr;46(2):249-259. Epub 2019 Feb 8 doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2018.11.010. PMID: 30851756
Eagle syndrome: A comprehensive review.
Badhey A, Jategaonkar A, Anglin Kovacs AJ, Kadakia S, De Deyn PP, Ducic Y, Schantz S, Shin E
Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2017 Aug;159:34-38. Epub 2017 May 6 doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2017.04.021. PMID: 28527976
Craniofacial Microsomia.
Brandstetter KA, Patel KG
Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2016 Nov;24(4):495-515. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2016.06.006. PMID: 27712817
Glossoptosis.
Schweiger C, Manica D, Kuhl G
Semin Pediatr Surg 2016 Jun;25(3):123-7. Epub 2016 Feb 18 doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2016.02.002. PMID: 27301596

Therapy

Robin Sequence: Neonatal Mandibular Distraction.
Morrison KA, Collares MV, Flores RL
Clin Plast Surg 2021 Jul;48(3):363-373. Epub 2021 May 8 doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2021.03.005. PMID: 34051891
Craniosynostosis: A Reversible Pathology?
Säljö K, Maltese G, Tarnow P, Kölby L
J Craniofac Surg 2019 Sep;30(6):1628-1630. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005515. PMID: 31022145
Orthognathic Surgery for Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate.
Roy AA, Rtshiladze MA, Stevens K, Phillips J
Clin Plast Surg 2019 Apr;46(2):157-171. Epub 2019 Feb 6 doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2018.11.002. PMID: 30851748
Complications in Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction.
Greives MR, Ware BW, Tian AG, Taylor JA, Pollack IF, Losee JE
Ann Plast Surg 2016 Feb;76(2):211-5. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000000518. PMID: 25954848
Complications of frontofacial advancement.
Dunaway DJ, Britto JA, Abela C, Evans RD, Jeelani NU
Childs Nerv Syst 2012 Sep;28(9):1571-6. Epub 2012 Aug 8 doi: 10.1007/s00381-012-1804-y. PMID: 22872275

Prognosis

Reprint of-Differential diagnosis: Trepanation.
Verano JW
Int J Paleopathol 2017 Dec;19:111-118. Epub 2017 Mar 28 doi: 10.1016/j.ijpp.2017.03.004. PMID: 29198392
Glossoptosis.
Schweiger C, Manica D, Kuhl G
Semin Pediatr Surg 2016 Jun;25(3):123-7. Epub 2016 Feb 18 doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2016.02.002. PMID: 27301596
Skull base development and craniosynostosis.
Blaser SI, Padfield N, Chitayat D, Forrest CR
Pediatr Radiol 2015 Sep;45 Suppl 3:S485-96. Epub 2015 Sep 7 doi: 10.1007/s00247-015-3320-1. PMID: 26346154
Neuro-osteology.
Kjaer I
Crit Rev Oral Biol Med 1998;9(2):224-44. doi: 10.1177/10454411980090020501. PMID: 9603237
The styloid-stylohyoid syndrome.
Gossman JR Jr, Tarsitano JJ
J Oral Surg 1977 Jul;35(7):555-60. PMID: 406372

Clinical prediction guides

Distraction Osteogenesis: Mandible and Maxilla.
Dibbs RP, Ferry AM, Sarrami SM, Abu-Ghname A, Dempsey RF, Buchanan EP
Facial Plast Surg 2021 Dec;37(6):751-758. Epub 2021 May 3 doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1727248. PMID: 33940653
Reprint of-Differential diagnosis: Trepanation.
Verano JW
Int J Paleopathol 2017 Dec;19:111-118. Epub 2017 Mar 28 doi: 10.1016/j.ijpp.2017.03.004. PMID: 29198392
Classification and Current Management of Inner Ear Malformations.
Sennaroğlu L, Bajin MD
Balkan Med J 2017 Sep 29;34(5):397-411. Epub 2017 Aug 25 doi: 10.4274/balkanmedj.2017.0367. PMID: 28840850Free PMC Article
Skull base development and craniosynostosis.
Blaser SI, Padfield N, Chitayat D, Forrest CR
Pediatr Radiol 2015 Sep;45 Suppl 3:S485-96. Epub 2015 Sep 7 doi: 10.1007/s00247-015-3320-1. PMID: 26346154
Renal tubular dysgenesis.
Gubler MC
Pediatr Nephrol 2014 Jan;29(1):51-9. Epub 2013 May 1 doi: 10.1007/s00467-013-2480-1. PMID: 23636579

Recent systematic reviews

An evaluation of mandibular canal variations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Asghar A, Priya A, Ravi KS, Iwanaga J, Tubbs RS, Naaz S, Panchal P
Anat Sci Int 2023 Mar;98(2):176-184. Epub 2022 Aug 29 doi: 10.1007/s12565-022-00682-7. PMID: 36038792
Prevalence and features of elongated styloid process on imaging studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nogueira-Reis F, de Oliveira Reis L, Fontenele RC, Freitas DQ, Tabchoury CPM
Clin Oral Investig 2022 Feb;26(2):1199-1215. Epub 2021 Nov 20 doi: 10.1007/s00784-021-04285-w. PMID: 34800204
Complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for developmental deformities: a systematic review of the literature.
Verlinden CR, van de Vijfeijken SE, Tuinzing DB, Jansma EP, Becking AG, Swennen GR
Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015 Jan;44(1):44-9. Epub 2014 Oct 29 doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2014.09.007. PMID: 25442740
Complications of frontofacial advancement.
Dunaway DJ, Britto JA, Abela C, Evans RD, Jeelani NU
Childs Nerv Syst 2012 Sep;28(9):1571-6. Epub 2012 Aug 8 doi: 10.1007/s00381-012-1804-y. PMID: 22872275
A systematic review of patient self-completed questionnaires suitable for oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Kanatas AN, Rogers SN
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2010 Dec;48(8):579-90. Epub 2009 Dec 31 doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2009.12.004. PMID: 20045231

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