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Genetic analysis of non‐syndromic craniosynostosis
Author(s) -
Boyadjiev SA
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
orthodontics and craniofacial research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.664
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1601-6343
pISSN - 1601-6335
DOI - 10.1111/j.1601-6343.2007.00393.x
Subject(s) - craniosynostosis , craniosynostoses , craniofacial , synostosis , medicine , genetic heterogeneity , dysostosis , genetics , phenotype , biology , congenital disease , surgery , gene
Structured Abstract Authors – Simeon A. Boyadjiev Craniosynostosis is a common malformation occurring in 3–5 per 10 000 live births. Most often craniosynostosis occurs as an isolated (i.e. non‐syndromic) anomaly. Non‐syndromic craniosynostosis (NSC) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous condition that has the characteristics of a multifactorial trait. It is believed that each sutural synostosis (e.g. sagittal, coronal) represents a different disease. Significant progress has been made in understanding the clinical and molecular aspects of monogenic syndromic craniosynostosis. However, the phenotypic characterization of NSC is incomplete and its causes remain unknown. This review summarizes the available knowledge on NSC and presents a systematic approach aimed at the identification of genetic and non‐genetic factors contributing to the risk of this common craniofacial defect.