Crouzon syndrome in Child
Synopsis

Acanthosis nigricans may be present during childhood. Headaches and optic atrophy may result from increased intracranial pressure from hydrocephalus. Convulsions are common. A decrease in mental function occurs in about 15% of patients. Conductive deafness often occurs because of ear canal atresia and stenosis. There may be loss of vision due to exposure keratitis and corneal ulceration secondary to poor lid closure. There may also be an obstruction of the upper airways due to septal deviation, choanal abnormalities, midnasal abnormalities, and nasopharyngeal narrowing.
Codes
Q75.1 – Craniofacial dysostosis
SNOMEDCT:
28861008 – Crouzon syndrome
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