Early fusion of the coronal suture | AIPGDEE Preparations with Explanations

Early fusion of the coronal suture results in:
A. Brachycephaly
B. Oxycephaly
C. Trigonocephaly
D. Scaphocephaly

Ans. (B) Oxycephaly: 

Oxycephaly: in which, premature union of coronal sutures results in pointed skull.

Scaphocephaly: due to premature union of sagittal suture, gives rise to a “boat-shaped” skull.

Plagiocephaly: due to asymmetric union of the sutures resulting in twisted skull

Microcephaly: due to failure of brain growth, so skull remains small

Anencephaly: due to absence of greater part of vault of skull.