| Deformational plagiocephaly associated with ocular torticollis: a clinical study and literature review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17414292 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The etiology of craniofacial asymmetry secondary to positional plagiocephaly with or without concomitant congenital muscular torticollis has been well established. It has been proposed that the craniofacial asymmetry secondary to congenital superior oblique palsy involves a similar etiology. The causal relationship has been thought to be a result of the adoption of certain head and neck positioning, which predisposes the infant to develop preferential resting positions during supine sleep. We present a single subject with ocular torticollis and resulting plagiocephaly, and we distinguish the resultant craniofacial findings from those seen in patients with congenital muscular torticollis-associated deformational plagiocephaly. The distinctions that exist between the resultant asymmetries observed in ocular torticollis with superior oblique palsy and those found with congenital muscular torticollis suggest that the facial hemihypoplasia observed in conjunction with ocular torticollis may be the result of gravitational forces rather than compressive forces. |
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Authors:
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Phillip Stevens; Cara Downey; Vincent Boyd; Patrick Cole; Samuel Stal; Jane Edmond; Larry Hollier |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of craniofacial surgery Volume: 18 ISSN: 1049-2275 ISO Abbreviation: J Craniofac Surg Publication Date: 2007 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-04-06 Completed Date: 2007-05-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9010410 Medline TA: J Craniofac Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 399-405 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030-2399, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Facial Asymmetry
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etiology* Female Humans Infant Ocular Motility Disorders / complications*, congenital Orthotic Devices Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic / etiology*, therapy |
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