Deformational
Plagiocephaly vs. Lambdoid Craniosynostosis
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Note: Positional Plagiocephaly is most easily visually confused with lambdoidcraniosynostosis
(premature fusion of the lambdoid suture of the cranium).
Craniosynostosis
is often ruled out using lateral head x-rays and/or CAT scans. However, in the absence of radiographic images, certain external visual cues generally
distinguish positional plagiocephaly from lambdoidsynostosis. This information will guide you. However, we urge you to consult your
physician. You can find a list of recommended physicians
in the Plagiocephaly database.
In
positional plagiocephaly, it is more in the shape of a
parallelogram (like a crooked rectangle). As a matter of
fact, sometimes positional plagiocephaly is called
"parallelism".
In
lambdoidcraniosynostosis, the skull takes on a trapezoid shape (wider
in front, narrower in back).
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