Cloverleaf Skull Syndrome: A Rare Case Report

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dc.contributor.authorReddy, Dr. Naveenen_US
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-14T07:55:14Z
dc.date.available2023-07-14T07:55:14Z
dc.date.issued2022-03
dc.description.abstractCloverleaf deformity is an extremely rare skull deformity that happens when mutiple joints (sutures) between a baby's skull bones begin to fuse too premature. Also known as Kleeblattschädel syndrome, the cloverleaf deformity causes bossing at the front and sides of the skull, resembling a cloverleaf shape. Cloverleaf skull syndrome is an abnormal configuration of the calvaria classified as Craniosynostosis, consisting of premature ossification of cranial bones. It is a deformity characterized by a remarkable enlargement of the head, with a trilobed configuration of the frontal view, resembling a three leaved clover .The first report about such a syndrome in the literature occurred in 1973 and, over the years only some tens of cases have been documented worldwide. The present report describes a case of a severe craniofacial condition that is known as "cloverleaf skull syndrome". On Physical examination multiple malformations were observed, with altered craniofacial configuration, low set ear, hypertelorism, exopthalmos, syndactyly, closed anterior fontanelle, high arched palate, bilateral CTEV. The vast majority of patients with kleeblattschädel have mentalretardation and hydrocephalus. It is usually seen in thanatophoric dysplasia: classically type II only, severe Apert syndrome, severe Crouzon syndrome, Boston-type craniosynostosis & Carpenter syndrome. Craniosynostosis has an overall incidence of 1 in 2100 to 1 in 2500 live births with multi-suture craniosynostosis constituting about 5% of all the casesen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAssistant Professoren_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsJunior Residenten_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor & Head of department Paediatrics, DVVPF's Medical College & Hospital, Ahmednagar-414111, Maharashtra, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor Paediatrics & Dean, DVVPF's Medical College & Hospital, Ahmednagar-414111, Maharashtra, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationReddy Dr. Naveen . Cloverleaf Skull Syndrome: A Rare Case Report. VIMS Health Science Journal. 2022 Mar; 9(1): 23-26en_US
dc.identifier.issn2348-523X
dc.identifier.issn2454-1986
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/219074
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherDr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation Ahmednagaren_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume9en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.46858/vimshsj.9106en_US
dc.subjectCloverleaf skullen_US
dc.subjectCloverleaf deformityen_US
dc.subjectCraniosynostosisen_US
dc.subjectCalvariaen_US
dc.subjectKleeblattschädel syndromeen_US
dc.titleCloverleaf Skull Syndrome: A Rare Case Reporten_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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