Copper Beaten Skull! Can It be a Usual Appearance?

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. Smita R Priyadarshinni
2. Rajeev Sharma
3. Vela Desai
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1233
Volume
7
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2014
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
    1. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
    1. Government Medical College, Chandigarh
    2. Bishen Skin Centre, Aligarh
    3. Bishen Skin Centre, Aligarh, UP, India
    4. Bishen Skin Clinic, Aligarh
    5. Malhotra Nursing and Maternity Home (P) Ltd, 84, MG Road, Agra, India, e-mail: sharmarajeev76@gmail.com
    6. Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York
    7. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Article keywords
    Copper beaten skull, Intracranial tension, Cranio-synostosis

    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.

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