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Scaphocephaly or sagittal craniosynostosis is a type of cephalic disorder which occurs when there is a premature fusion of the sagittal suture. Premature closure results in limited lateral expansion of the skull, resulting in a characteristic long, narrow head.[1] The skull base is typically spared.[2] The word comes from Ancient Greek σκᾰ́φη (skáphē) 'boat' and κεφαλή (kephalḗ) 'head'.
Scaphocephaly is the most common of the craniosynostosis conditions and accounts for approximately 50% of all craniosynostosis.[3] It is most commonly idiopathic (non-syndromic).
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