Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic
Synonyms
Deformational Plagiocephalies
Deformational Plagiocephaly
Nonsynostotic Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephalies, Deformational
Plagiocephalies, Positional
Plagiocephaly, Deformational
Plagiocephaly, Positional
Positional Plagiocephalies
Positional Plagiocephaly
A deformity of the SKULL that is not due to bone fusion (SYNOSTOSIS), such as craniosynostoses, and is characterized by an asymmetric skull and face. It is observed with an increased frequency in INFANTS after the adoption of supine sleeping recommendations to prevent SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME.