plagiocephaly

• Condição médica caracterizada por deformidade assimétrica ou oblíqua do crânio, frequentemente presente ao nascer devido ao fechamento prematuro das suturas cranianas ou à pressão externa.

A medical condition characterized by an asymmetrical or oblique distortion of the skull, often present at birth due to premature fusion of cranial sutures or external pressure.

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1. Congenital skull malformationC2formalmedical

   A condition where the skull is asymmetrical or obliquely shaped, often due to premature fusion of cranial sutures or external pressure.

   Deformação craniana congênita

   • The infant was diagnosed with plagiocephaly and referred to a specialist.
   • Plagiocephaly can sometimes be corrected with helmet therapy.
   • The doctor explained that positional plagiocephaly is often caused by sleeping position.