Congenital Conditions
Cloverleaf skull
Serious
ICD-10: Q75 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: असामान्य सिर का आकार · தமிழ்: அசாதாரண தலை வடிவம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಅಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ತಲೆ ಆಕಾರ · తెలుగు: అసాధారణ తల ఆకారం · বাংলা: অস্বাভাবিক মাথার আকৃতি · मराठी: असामान्य डोके आकार · ગુજરાતી: અસામાન્ય માથાનો આકાર
About this condition
Cloverleaf skull is a rare congenital condition where the skull bones fuse prematurely, creating a distinctive three-lobed appearance resembling a cloverleaf. This condition can cause increased pressure on the brain, breathing problems, and developmental issues. Early surgical intervention is typically required to allow proper brain growth and prevent complications.
Common symptoms
abnormal head shape
bulging forehead
wide-set eyes
breathing difficulties
developmental delays
protruding eyes
When to see a doctor: immediately - requires specialist care
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | असामान्य सिर का आकार · त्रिपत्र खोपड़ी · उभरा हुआ माथा · आंखों में दूरी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | அசாதாரண தலை வடிவம் · மூன்று இலை மண்டை · நெற்றி வீக்கம் · கண்கள் விலகி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಅಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ತಲೆ ಆಕಾರ · ಮೂರು ಎಲೆ ತಲೆಬುರುಡೆ · ಹಣೆ ಉಬ್ಬುವುದು · ಕಣ್ಣುಗಳು ದೂರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | అసాధారణ తల ఆకారం · మూడు ఆకు పుర్రె · నుదురు ఉబ్బటం · కళ్ళు దూరంగా |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | অস্বাভাবিক মাথার আকৃতি · ত্রিপত্র মাথার খুলি · কপাল ফোলা · চোখ দূরে |
| Marathi (मराठी) | असामान्य डोके आकार · त्रिपत्र कवटी · कपाळ फुगलेले · डोळे दूर |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | અસામાન્ય માથાનો આકાર · ત્રણ પાંદડાની ખોપરી · કપાળ ફૂલેલું · આંખો દૂર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cloverleaf skull?
abnormal head shape, bulging forehead, wide-set eyes, breathing difficulties, developmental delays, protruding eyes.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - requires specialist care
Is Cloverleaf skull common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cloverleaf skull?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately - requires specialist care.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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