[Contribution to the clinical picture and hereditary nature of cleidocranial dysostosis].

In the light of 5 cases and of the relevant literature, the author discusses the clinical picture, inheritance and treatment of cleidocranial dysostosis. It is stated that, though the manifestations of cleidocranial dysostosis are varied, this disease is in most cases characterized by a sagittal frontal sulcus with partially closed frontal fontanel and hypertelorism. The author pleady for the regular medical supervision of these patients.