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Descriptor English:
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Plagiocephaly
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Plagiocefalia
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Plagiocefalia
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Tree Number:
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C05.660.207.707
C16.131.621.207.707
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Definition English:
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The condition characterized by uneven or irregular shape of the head often in parallelogram shape with a flat spot on the back or one side of the head. It can either result from the premature CRANIAL SUTURE closure (CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS) or from external forces (NONSYNOSTOTIC PLAGIOCEPHALY). |
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History Note English:
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2011
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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53954
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Unique Identifier:
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D059041
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Similar:
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DeCS CID-10 SciELO LILACS LIS
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