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. 2023 Jul-Aug;40(4):657-659.
doi: 10.1111/pde.15371. Epub 2023 May 30.

Metopic ridge presenting to pediatric dermatology and vascular anomalies clinics

Mia A Mologousis  1   2 , Jillian F Rork  3   4 , Daniel M Balkin  5   6 , Jay G Berry  5   7 , Marilyn G Liang  2   5
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Metopic ridge presenting to pediatric dermatology and vascular anomalies clinics

Mia A Mologousis et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2023 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Metopic ridge (MeR) is a midline osseous forehead prominence resulting from physiologic closure of the underlying metopic suture. This mass-like ridge can be mistaken for serious conditions such as a craniosynostosis or vascular anomaly, prompting concern and workup. We reviewed patients presenting for a forehead mass to Vascular Anomalies and Dermatology clinics and diagnosed with MeR to increase familiarity with this finding and to encourage MeR in the differential diagnosis of pediatric midline forehead masses.

Keywords: craniosynostoses; metopic ridge; pediatric dermatology; trigonocephaly; vascular anomalies.

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