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Case Reports
. 1975 Dec;50(12):958-60.
doi: 10.1136/adc.50.12.958.

Congenital midline scalp and skull defect

L P Lassman, D G Sims
Case Reports

Congenital midline scalp and skull defect

L P Lassman et al. Arch Dis Child. 1975 Dec.

Abstract

A family with multiple congenital scalp defects, over two generations and probably genetically determined, is described. Although alarming in appearance, surgical intervention is not indicated at least for small lesions. The risk of haemorrhage and meningitis is emphasized.

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