parietal foramina

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An inherited neural tube defect that is characterized by enlarged openings in the parietal bones of the skull, has_material_basis_in mutation in the ALX4 gene or MSX2 gene.

Signs and symptoms

Cleft palate
Seizure
Aplasia cutis congenita of scalp
Encephalocele
Headache
Cleft upper lip
Hypertelorism
Wide nasal ridge
Depressed nasal bridge
Blue sclerae

Also known as: Caitlin marks; enlarged parietal foramina; hereditary cranium bifidum