Craniosynostosis

Definition

Craniosynostosis consists of premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures, resulting in an abnormal head shape. It can be divided in several subgroups; the major different types are primary vs secondary craniosynostosis and isolated vs syndromic craniosynostosis.

Inclusions

• Imperfect fusion of skull

3 subordinate codes

• LB70.00Plagiocephaly
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Structural developmental anomalies of cranium

• LB70.1Wormian bones
• LB70.2J-shaped sella turcica
• LB70.3Macrocephaly
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified