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'''Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome''' ('''metabolic craniopathy''' ) is a condition characterized by thickening of the frontal bone of the skull ([[hyperostosis frontalis interna]]), as well as [[obesity]] and [[excessive hair growth]] ([[hypertrichosis]]) in some individuals. Other signs and symptoms may include [[seizures]], [[headaches]], [[diabetes insipidus]], and [[sex gland disturbances]]. | '''Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome''' ('''metabolic craniopathy''' ) is a condition characterized by thickening of the frontal bone of the skull ([[hyperostosis frontalis interna]]), as well as [[obesity]] and [[excessive hair growth]] ([[hypertrichosis]]) in some individuals. Other signs and symptoms may include [[seizures]], [[headaches]], [[diabetes insipidus]], and [[sex gland disturbances]]. | ||
==Associated | ==Associated Conditions== | ||
*[[Diabetes mellitus]] | *[[Diabetes mellitus]] | ||
*[[Diabetes insipidus]] | *[[Diabetes insipidus]] | ||
Revision as of 19:12, 29 July 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms/keywords: Morel's syndrome, Morel-Moore syndrome, Morgagni’s syndrome, Morgagni's trias, Morgagni-Morel-Stewart syndrome, Stewart-Morel syndrome, Stewart-Morel-Morgagni syndrome
Overview
Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome (metabolic craniopathy ) is a condition characterized by thickening of the frontal bone of the skull (hyperostosis frontalis interna), as well as obesity and excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis) in some individuals. Other signs and symptoms may include seizures, headaches, diabetes insipidus, and sex gland disturbances.
Associated Conditions
Historical Perspective
It was first described in 1765.[2]
Diagnosis
Symptoms
Physical Examination
Head
- Thickening of the inner table of the frontal part of the skull a usually benign condition known as hyperostosis frontalis interna.[1][2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nallegowda M, Singh U, Khanna M, Yadav SL, Choudhary AR, Thakar A (2005). "Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome--additional features". Neurol India. 53 (1): 117–9. PMID 15805672. Unknown parameter
|month=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 She R, Szakacs J (2004). "Hyperostosis frontalis interna: case report and review of literature". Ann. Clin. Lab. Sci. 34 (2): 206–8. PMID 15228235.