Apert Syndrome ( Acrocephalosyndactyly of Apert ) - Symptom, Treatment and cause of Apert Syndrome

Apert Syndrome ( Acrocephalosyndactyly of Apert ) Description

Very rare disorder of hand and head development.

Apert Syndrome Cause

Familial. Premature fusion of the bones that make up the skull and abnormal development of the fingers.

Apert Syndrome Symptom

Head rises to a point, eyes protrude, the cheeks are sunken and two or more fingers are fused together.

Investigation

None diagnostic.

Apert Syndrome Treatment

Surgery to separate fingers and open up the suture lines between the skull bones.

Complications

Mental retardation.

Prognosis of Apert Syndrome

No cure.