Craniosynostosis and metabolic bone disorder. A review.

Introduction: Some metabolic bone disorders may result in the premature closure of one or more calvarial sutures during childhood, potentially leading to a cranioencephalic disproportion. The aim of this paper is to review the characteristics and consequences of craniosynostosis associated with metabolic disorder.

Material And Methods: A review of the literature on metabolic forms of craniosynostosis was performed.