Purpose or Case Report: Computed Tomography (CT) is still recommended as the first-line imaging method for the evaluation of premature closure of cranial sutures.
The aims of this exhibit are:
1. To present the anatomy and physiology of cranial sutures;
2. To discuss technical aspects of CT imaging and structured report in craniosynostosis;
3. To present the main imaging findings of isolated and syndromic craniosynostosis.
Teaching cases from our institution will be employed to illustrate the following topics:
1. Cranial sutures: anatomy and time of closure;
2. Imaging evaluation of cranial sutures: sonography (US), radiograph (XR) and CT - technique and protocols;
3. Recognizing a patent suture and distinguishing a normally closed suture from synostosis;
4. Craniosynostosis: pathophysiology, clinical features and associated genetic conditions;
5. Multi-modality imaging appearance of:
- Dolichocephaly;
- Brachycephaly;
- Trigonocephaly;
- Posterior plagiocephaly.
6. The role of imaging in evaluating positional plagiocephaly
7. Syndromic craniosynostosis - main CT imaging features of:
- Crouzon syndrome
- Apert syndrome
- Pfeiffer syndrome
- Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome
8. What matters for surgery planning? Tips on how to organize your report.
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