Enlarged parietal foramina presenting as scalp swelling in an infant.
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چکیده
"Enlarged parietal foramina" is a congenital malformation with autosomal dominant inheritance. The condition is usually self-limiting and doesn't require any treatment. However, it may also be associated with encephalocele, vascular anomalies or may be a part of syndrome. We present a case of enlarged parietal foramina in a child and discuss its imaging findings and the associated intracranial vascular malformations.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 70 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015