ISSN:
1433-0350
Keywords:
Keywords Craniosynostosis
;
Cranial suture
;
Osteoblasts
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Object: Histopathological observations and biochemical analysis of sutural bones in nine patients with craniosynostosis were compared with control subjects of the same age range. Methods: Microscopic examination in craniosynostosis showed formation of an active osseous front, with higher osteoblastic activity than in controls. Biochemical analysis revealed higher calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, phospholipids and chon-droitin sulphate-A contents in sutural bones of the same patients. Conclusions: The present study systematically establishes a pre- mature increase in osteogenesis in the sutures of craniosynostosis patients.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003810000270
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