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Wide open anterior fontanelle is found in following diseases except:

A
Rickets
B
Cretinism
C
Osteogenesis imperfecta
D
Craniosynostosis
High-Yield Explanation
d. Craniosynostosis(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2817-2819, Ghai 8/e p 41)In Craniosynostosis there is premature fusion of cranial sutures and so fontanelles close early and are small;While, Rickets, Cretinism (Hypothyroidism), Ostoeogenesis imperfecta & Achondroplasia are important causes of large anterior fontanelle.

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