Development and Growth of the Normal Cranial Vault : An Embryologic Review.
10.3340/jkns.2016.59.3.192
- Author:
Sung Won JIN
1
;
Ki Bum SIM
;
Sang Dae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Cranial sutures;
Craniosynostosis;
Embryonic development;
Growth;
Skull
- MeSH:
Comprehension;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Cranial Sutures;
Craniosynostoses;
Embryonic Development;
Female;
Growth and Development*;
Morphogenesis;
Ossification, Heterotopic;
Pregnancy;
Search Engine;
Skull
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2016;59(3):192-196
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Understanding the development of a skull deformity requires an understanding of the normal morphogenesis of the cranium. Craniosynostosis is the premature, pathologic ossification of one or more cranial sutures leading to skull deformities. A review of the English medical literature using textbooks and standard search engines was performed to gather information about the prenatal development and growth of the cranial vault of the neurocranium. A process of morphogenic sequencing begins during prenatal development and growth, continues postnatally, and contributes to the basis for the differential manner of growth of cranial vault bones. This improved knowledge might facilitate comprehension of the pathophysiology of craniosynostosis.
