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Case Reports
. 2014 Jan;7(1):47-9.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1233. Epub 2014 Apr 26.

Copper Beaten Skull! Can It be a Usual Appearance?

Vela Desai  1 , Smita R Priyadarshini  2 , Rajeev Sharma  3
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Case Reports

Copper Beaten Skull! Can It be a Usual Appearance?

Vela Desai et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

'Copper beaten' skull refers to the prominent convolutional markings seen in multiple bones of the skull. Underlying cause is thought to be related to increased intracranial pressure resulting from such processes as craniosynostosis, obstructive hydrocephalus and/or intracranial masses. However, the copper beaten appearance of the skull has poor sensitivity in detecting increased intracranial pressure as such an appearance can also be seen in normal patients. In this article, we have reported a case of a 5 years old child with classical features of beaten silver skull. How to cite this article: Desai V, Priyadarshini SR, Sharma R. Copper Beaten Skull! Can It be a Usual Appearance? Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2014;7(1):47-49.

Keywords: Copper beaten skull; Cranio-synostosis; Intracranial tension.

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Profile view of the patient
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Intraoral examination
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Extraoral radiograph: lateral skull view
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Computed tomography scan
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