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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Plagiocefalia no Sinostótica
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Plagiocefalia não Sinostótica
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Tree Number:
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C05.660.207.715
C16.131.621.207.715
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Definition English:
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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 increased frequencies in INFANTS after the adoption of supine sleeping recommendations to prevent SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME. |
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History Note English:
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2005
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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38614
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Unique Identifier:
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D049068
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Occurrence in VHL:
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