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Skull disorder

MedGen UID:
226937
•Concept ID:
C1290854
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: disease of skull; disease or disorder of skull; Disorder of skull; disorder of skull; Skull Disease; skull disease; skull disease or disorder; Skull Disorder; skull disorder
SNOMED CT: Disorder of skull (118945008)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0024654

Definition

A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects structures of the skull. [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Chiari Malformation (Update on Diagnosis and Treatment).
Rosenblum JS, Pomeraniec IJ, Heiss JD
Neurol Clin 2022 May;40(2):297-307. Epub 2022 Mar 31 doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2021.11.007. PMID: 35465876Free PMC Article
The clinical manifestations, molecular mechanisms and treatment of craniosynostosis.
Stanton E, Urata M, Chen JF, Chai Y
Dis Model Mech 2022 Apr 1;15(4) Epub 2022 Apr 22 doi: 10.1242/dmm.049390. PMID: 35451466Free PMC Article
Multidisciplinary management of acromegaly: A consensus.
Giustina A, Barkhoudarian G, Beckers A, Ben-Shlomo A, Biermasz N, Biller B, Boguszewski C, Bolanowski M, Bollerslev J, Bonert V, Bronstein MD, Buchfelder M, Casanueva F, Chanson P, Clemmons D, Fleseriu M, Formenti AM, Freda P, Gadelha M, Geer E, Gurnell M, Heaney AP, Ho KKY, Ioachimescu AG, Lamberts S, Laws E, Losa M, Maffei P, Mamelak A, Mercado M, Molitch M, Mortini P, Pereira AM, Petersenn S, Post K, Puig-Domingo M, Salvatori R, Samson SL, Shimon I, Strasburger C, Swearingen B, Trainer P, Vance ML, Wass J, Wierman ME, Yuen KCJ, Zatelli MC, Melmed S
Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2020 Dec;21(4):667-678. Epub 2020 Sep 10 doi: 10.1007/s11154-020-09588-z. PMID: 32914330Free PMC Article

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Epidemiology, Genetics, and Pathophysiology of Craniosynostosis.
Blessing M, Gallagher ER
Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2022 Aug;34(3):341-352. Epub 2022 Jul 2 doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2022.02.001. PMID: 35787827
Syndromic Craniosynostosis: Unique Management Considerations.
Hersh DS, Hughes CD
Neurosurg Clin N Am 2022 Jan;33(1):105-112. Epub 2021 Oct 26 doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2021.09.008. PMID: 34801135
Craniosynostosis: Neonatal Perspectives.
Bautista G
Neoreviews 2021 Apr;22(4):e250-e257. doi: 10.1542/neo.22-4-e250. PMID: 33795400
A Review of Techniques Used in the Management of Growing Skull Fractures.
Vezina N, Al-Halabi B, Shash H, Dudley RR, Gilardino MS
J Craniofac Surg 2017 May;28(3):604-609. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000003379. PMID: 28060103
Management of peripheral facial nerve palsy.
Finsterer J
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2008 Jul;265(7):743-52. Epub 2008 Mar 27 doi: 10.1007/s00405-008-0646-4. PMID: 18368417Free PMC Article

Diagnosis

Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Craniosynostosis.
Yapijakis C, Pachis N, Sotiriadou T, Vaila C, Michopoulou V, Vassiliou S
In Vivo 2023 Jan-Feb;37(1):36-46. doi: 10.21873/invivo.13052. PMID: 36593018Free PMC Article
Syndromic Craniosynostosis: Unique Management Considerations.
Hersh DS, Hughes CD
Neurosurg Clin N Am 2022 Jan;33(1):105-112. Epub 2021 Oct 26 doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2021.09.008. PMID: 34801135
Imaging Spectrum of Calvarial Abnormalities.
Khodarahmi I, Alizai H, Chalian M, Alaia EF, Burke CJ, Slasky SE, Wenokor C
Radiographics 2021 Jul-Aug;41(4):1144-1163. doi: 10.1148/rg.2021200198. PMID: 34197249
Hand in glove: brain and skull in development and dysmorphogenesis.
Richtsmeier JT, Flaherty K
Acta Neuropathol 2013 Apr;125(4):469-89. Epub 2013 Mar 23 doi: 10.1007/s00401-013-1104-y. PMID: 23525521Free PMC Article
Fibrous dysplasia.
Williams DM, Thomas RS
J Laryngol Otol 1975 Apr;89(4):359-74. doi: 10.1017/s002221510008049x. PMID: 1127331

Therapy

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw and Antiresorptive Agents in Benign and Malignant Diseases: A Critical Review Organized by the ECTS.
Anastasilakis AD, Pepe J, Napoli N, Palermo A, Magopoulos C, Khan AA, Zillikens MC, Body JJ
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022 Apr 19;107(5):1441-1460. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgab888. PMID: 34922381Free PMC Article
Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth.
Bailey E, Kashbour W, Shah N, Worthington HV, Renton TF, Coulthard P
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 Jul 26;7(7):CD004345. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004345.pub3. PMID: 32712962Free PMC Article
Syndromic Craniosynostosis.
Sawh-Martinez R, Steinbacher DM
Clin Plast Surg 2019 Apr;46(2):141-155. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2018.11.009. PMID: 30851747
Empty nose syndrome.
Kuan EC, Suh JD, Wang MB
Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2015 Jan;15(1):493. doi: 10.1007/s11882-014-0493-x. PMID: 25430954
Management of peripheral facial nerve palsy.
Finsterer J
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2008 Jul;265(7):743-52. Epub 2008 Mar 27 doi: 10.1007/s00405-008-0646-4. PMID: 18368417Free PMC Article

Prognosis

Occipital Encephalocele: Cause, Incidence, Neuroimaging and Surgical Management.
Markovic I, Bosnjakovic P, Milenkovic Z
Curr Pediatr Rev 2020;16(3):200-205. doi: 10.2174/1573396315666191018161535. PMID: 31656152Free PMC Article
Treatment and survival of osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma of the skull: a SEER database analysis.
Martin E, Senders JT, Ter Wengel PV, Smith TR, Broekman MLD
Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2019 Feb;161(2):317-325. Epub 2018 Dec 21 doi: 10.1007/s00701-018-3754-y. PMID: 30578430Free PMC Article
Orbital lymphoma.
Olsen TG, Heegaard S
Surv Ophthalmol 2019 Jan-Feb;64(1):45-66. Epub 2018 Aug 23 doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2018.08.002. PMID: 30144455
Ollier disease.
D'Angelo L, Massimi L, Narducci A, Di Rocco C
Childs Nerv Syst 2009 Jun;25(6):647-53. Epub 2009 Mar 27 doi: 10.1007/s00381-009-0873-z. PMID: 19326125
Numb chin syndrome.
Maillefert JF, Gazet-Maillefert MP, Tavernier C, Farge P
Joint Bone Spine 2000;67(2):86-93. PMID: 10769099

Clinical prediction guides

Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Craniosynostosis.
Yapijakis C, Pachis N, Sotiriadou T, Vaila C, Michopoulou V, Vassiliou S
In Vivo 2023 Jan-Feb;37(1):36-46. doi: 10.21873/invivo.13052. PMID: 36593018Free PMC Article
Gorham-Stout disease of skull base leading to cranial settling and rhinorrhea: a case-based review.
Maroufi SF, Habibi Z, Dabbagh Ohadi MA, Mohammadi E, Nejat F
Childs Nerv Syst 2022 Apr;38(4):695-703. Epub 2022 Feb 25 doi: 10.1007/s00381-021-05394-3. PMID: 35217940
Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Radiographic Sinus Disease on Preoperative Computed Tomography Imaging in the Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Population.
Shah J, Cappello ZJ, Roxbury C, Tang D, Woodard TD, Kshettry VR, Recinos PF, Sindwani R
Am J Rhinol Allergy 2021 Mar;35(2):239-244. Epub 2020 Aug 11 doi: 10.1177/1945892420949130. PMID: 32781830
Postural disorders in mouth breathing children: a systematic review.
Neiva PD, Kirkwood RN, Mendes PL, Zabjek K, Becker HG, Mathur S
Braz J Phys Ther 2018 Jan-Feb;22(1):7-19. Epub 2017 Jul 5 doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2017.06.011. PMID: 28709588Free PMC Article
Establishing better biological models to understand occlusion. I: TM joint anatomic relationships.
Pullinger A
J Oral Rehabil 2013 Apr;40(4):296-318. doi: 10.1111/joor.12032. PMID: 23489248

Recent systematic reviews

Sleep, cerebrospinal fluid, and the glymphatic system: A systematic review.
Chong PLH, Garic D, Shen MD, Lundgaard I, Schwichtenberg AJ
Sleep Med Rev 2022 Feb;61:101572. Epub 2021 Nov 18 doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2021.101572. PMID: 34902819Free PMC Article
Effectiveness of the socket shield technique in dental implant: A systematic review.
Ogawa T, Sitalaksmi RM, Miyashita M, Maekawa K, Ryu M, Kimura-Ono A, Suganuma T, Kikutani T, Fujisawa M, Tamaki K, Kuboki T
J Prosthodont Res 2022 Jan 11;66(1):12-18. Epub 2021 Mar 9 doi: 10.2186/jpr.JPR_D_20_00054. PMID: 33692284
Chin tuck against resistance exercise for dysphagia rehabilitation: A systematic review.
Park JS, Hwang NK
J Oral Rehabil 2021 Aug;48(8):968-977. Epub 2021 Jun 12 doi: 10.1111/joor.13181. PMID: 33973284
Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth.
Bailey E, Kashbour W, Shah N, Worthington HV, Renton TF, Coulthard P
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 Jul 26;7(7):CD004345. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004345.pub3. PMID: 32712962Free PMC Article
Diagnosis and management of osteonecrosis of the jaw: a systematic review and international consensus.
Khan AA, Morrison A, Hanley DA, Felsenberg D, McCauley LK, O'Ryan F, Reid IR, Ruggiero SL, Taguchi A, Tetradis S, Watts NB, Brandi ML, Peters E, Guise T, Eastell R, Cheung AM, Morin SN, Masri B, Cooper C, Morgan SL, Obermayer-Pietsch B, Langdahl BL, Al Dabagh R, Davison KS, Kendler DL, Sándor GK, Josse RG, Bhandari M, El Rabbany M, Pierroz DD, Sulimani R, Saunders DP, Brown JP, Compston J; International Task Force on Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
J Bone Miner Res 2015 Jan;30(1):3-23. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.2405. PMID: 25414052

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