What is Apert Syndrome?
Apert Syndrome is a
genetic defect and falls under the broad
classification of
craniofacial/
limb anomalies. Apert syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 160,000 to 200,000 live births.
Possible Symptoms:
Apert syndrome is primarily characterized by specific
malformations of the
skull,
midface,
hands, and
feet. The skull is
prematurely fused and unable to grow normally. Thus, the middle face appears
retruded or
sunken. Generally the fingers and toes are fused together in varying degrees as well. More possible symptoms of Aperts are:
Prematurely fused
cranial sutures
A retruded midface
Fused fingers
Fused toes
Various
heart defects
Dextrorotation
Pulmonary Atresia
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (
PDA)
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Pyloric stenosis
Polycystic kidneys
Bicornate uterus
Hydrocephalus
Ear infections
Sleep Apnea
Severe
acne
Increased
incidence of eye injuries
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