Sex Differences in Comorbidities of Pediatric Craniosynostosis at Presentation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Craniosynostosis is a common pediatric presentation in which the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures results in a misshapen skull. This birth defect is often associated with comorbidities due to structural impacts on nearby anatomical features. While there is some evidence for a male-predominance among craniosynostosis patients, little has been investigated regarding sex differences in comorbidities of this condition. This study seeks to explore potential sexual dimorphisms in craniosynostosis patients at the time of presentation.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional review of male and female non-syndromic craniosynostosis (NSC) patients between the ages of 1 month and 9 years that were evaluated at a 500-bed academic hospital or a 9

SUBMITTER: Presto P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10064380 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature