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What is the definition of Acalvaria?
Primary Acalvaria is an extremely rare malformation characterized by the absence of the flat skull bones of the brain, dura mater, and scalp muscles. The skull base and facial features are fully formed and usually appear normal. The cause of Acalvaria is still unknown. Acalvaria can be distinguished from anencephaly, the most common differential diagnosis, by the presence of a layer of skin overlying the brain matter and normal cerebral hemispheres.
What are the alternative names for Acalvaria?
  • Acalvaria
  • Primary acalvaria
Who are the top Acalvaria Local Doctors?
Experienced in Acalvaria
Dr. Albert W. Woo
Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
Experienced in Acalvaria
Dr. Albert W. Woo
Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

Lifespan Physician Group Inc

2 Dudley St, 
Providence, RI 
401-444-2299
Experience:
26+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Albert Woo is a Plastic Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Woo has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acalvaria. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy.

Distinguished in Acalvaria
Hasyma A. Hassan
Distinguished in Acalvaria
Hasyma A. Hassan
Kuala Selangor, MY 

Hasyma Hassan practices in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia. Hassan and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acalvaria. Their top areas of expertise are Acalvaria, Plantar Fasciitis, Cleft Lip and Palate, and Anencephaly.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Acalvaria
Dr. Tamara Barsik
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Acalvaria
Dr. Tamara Barsik
Internal Medicine

Premier Independent Physicians Group Inc

4201 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 300, 
Mckinney, TX 
214-427-5853
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic, Spanish
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Tamara Barsik is an Internal Medicine provider in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Barsik and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acalvaria. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Barsik is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center