Isolated oxycephaly

MONDO:0018971

Isolated oxycephaly is a late-appearing form of nonsyndromic craniosynostosis characterized by premature fusion of both the coronal and sagittal sutures, and, in some cases, of the lambdoid sutures. Compensatory growth in the region of the anterior fontanel results in a pointed or cone-shaped skull.

Also known as: acrocephaly, hypsicephaly, hypsocephaly, pyrgocephaly, turricephaly

2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Isolated oxycephaly itself.

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Sub-types of Isolated oxycephaly

TWIST1-related craniosynostosis 2 trials
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Including sub-types (2) Tagged with Isolated oxycephaly (0)

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Infant skull study aims to unlock secrets of craniosynostosis

Knowledge-focused Not yet recruiting

This study looks at skull bone samples from 80 infants aged 3 to 12 months who have craniosynostosis, a condition where skull bones fuse too early. Researchers will measure the bone's strength, structure, and tissue makeup both near and far from the fused area. The goal is to bet…

Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC

Isolated oxycephaly

Where it sits in the disease tree

Infant skull study aims to unlock secrets of craniosynostosis