Objective: Crouzon syndrome with acanthosis nigricans (CAN) is caused by the specific mutation c.1172C>A (p.Ala391Glu) in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene, and has an estimated prevalence of 1:1,000,000 births. Most cases occur de novo; however, autosomal dominant inheritance may occur. The clinical presentation typically includes...

This study aimed to introduce a surgery technique—Sommerlad-Furlow palatoplasty (SFP) and analyze the risk factors of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) and palatal fistula after SFP. Cases after SFP under the age of 5 between 2011 and 2021 were reviewed, and the cases with complete follow-up information were included. Univariate and multivariate logistic...

With increasing interest in 3D photogrammetry, diverse methods have been developed for craniofacial shape analysis in craniosynostosis patients. This review provides an overview of these methods and offers recommendations for future studies. A systematic literature search was used to identify publications on 3D photogrammetry analyses in craniosynostosis...

A woman, 19 years old, with a history of falling from a height with resulting zygomatico-maxillar complex fracture on the right side, a mandibular fracture on the left side for which she underwent repair with plate insertion, and traumatic optic atrophy in her right eye, presented 9 months later with eye facial swelling, proptosis, and acute rapid loss...

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The skull most commonly symbolizes death, mortality, and the unachievable nature of immortality. However, in Korean Buddhist art, skulls are rarely found. The aim of this study was to explore the image and meaning of the skull in the Joseon dynasty (1392 to 1910) of Korea. The terms [Buddhist] and [painting] and [Korea] were used to search Google (www.google.com),...