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Kleeblattschädel skull: a review of its history, diagnosis, associations, and treatment

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Introduction

Kleeblattschädel (cloverleaf) skull is a very uncommon form of pansynostosis. Some cases are associated with syndromes, but often, this skull deformity is seen in isolation. To date, a comprehensive review of this topic is not available in the medical literature.

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Herein, we review the history, associations, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of Kleeblattschädel skull.

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  1. Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA

    R. Shane Tubbs, Christoph Griessenauer, Mohammadali M. Shoja, Koichi Watanabe & W. Jerry Oakes

  2. St. George’s University, St. George’s, Grenada

    Amit Sharma & Marios Loukas

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Correspondence to R. Shane Tubbs.

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Tubbs, R.S., Sharma, A., Griessenauer, C. et al. Kleeblattschädel skull: a review of its history, diagnosis, associations, and treatment. Childs Nerv Syst 29, 745–748 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-012-1981-8

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