Apert Syndrome - Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Apert syndrome, also called acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic syndrome characterized by anomalies of the skull, face and limbs Gene mutations are responsible for causing the early fusion of the skull, hand and feet bones
Apert syndrome - Wikipedia Apert syndrome is a form of acrocephalosyndactyly, a congenital disorder characterized by malformations of the skull, face, hands and feet It is classified as a branchial arch syndrome, affecting the first branchial (or pharyngeal) arch, the precursor of the maxilla and mandible
Apert Syndrome: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology Apert syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by craniosynostosis, craniofacial anomalies, and severe symmetrical syndactyly (cutaneous and bony fusion) of the hands and feet
Apert Syndrome: What Is It, Causes, Treatment, and More | Osmosis Apert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by premature fusion of the skull bones, also known as craniosynostosis This prevents the skull from growing and affects the shape of the head and face, causing increased pressure around the brain
Apert syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics Apert syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by skeletal abnormalities A key feature of Apert syndrome is the premature closure of the bones of the skull (craniosynostosis) This early fusion prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and face
Apert Syndrome - Boston Childrens Hospital Apert syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that causes fusion of the skull, hands, and feet bones It is characterized by deformities of the skull, face, teeth, and limbs
Apert Syndrome - Nationwide Childrens Hospital Apert syndrome affects the skull, face, hands and feet It is a genetic syndrome, which is due to a mutation on the FGFR2 gene The syndrome usually happens sporadically, meaning without affecting previous family members The syndrome is not due to anything that the mother or the father did