Cranioplasty Using a Modified Split Calvarial Graft Technique in Cleidocranial Dysplasia

Abstract

Cleidocranial dysplasia is a well-documented rare autosomal dominant skeletal dysplasia characterized by hypoplastic/aplastic clavicles, brachycephalic skull, patent sutures and fontanelles, midface hypoplasia, and abnormalities of dentition. Patients with cleidocranial dysplasia often complain about undesirable esthetic appearance of their forehead and skull. Notwithstanding many studies of molecular, genetics and skeletal abnormalities of this congenial disorder, there have been very few written reports of cranioplasty involving cleidocranial dysplasia. Thus, we report a rare case of successful cranioplasty using a modified split calvarial graft technique in patient with cleidocranial dysplasia.

Clinical‐radiological approach for the diagnosis of cleidocranial dysplasia in adults: A familial cases series

“…Dental complications are usually the main intervened sign, and treatment generally involves exodontic and orthodontic procedures; however, the management of complications is challenging and in the long term that requires careful planning 3,13 . On the other hand, some other surgical procedures to correct cranial bone insufficiency have been performed 40,41 . It is important to act appropriately on disorders that chronically occur and that could lead to a deterioration in the self‐esteem and quality of life of patients; in all cases, timely recognition of the disease is vital for better management of complications through a multidisciplinary health team.…”

“…3,13 On the other hand, some other surgical procedures to correct cranial bone insufficiency have been performed. 40,41 It is important to act appropriately on disorders that chronically occur and that could lead to a deterioration in the self-esteem and quality of life of patients; in all cases, timely recognition of the disease is vital for better management of complications through a multidisciplinary health team.…”