Apert syndrome is a rare genetic form of craniosynostosis — the early closing of one or more of the soft, fibrous seams between the skull bones (sutures). It is pronounced Ā-pert. The syndrome affects ...

The management of patients with Apert syndrome (AS) is complex and reflects the multisystem disease as a result of premature fusion of cranial vault, cranial base and midface sutures as well as ...

Apert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that manifests as craniosynostosis, craniofacial and limb dysmorphic features. Mutations in fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) gene account for ...

Retrospective analysis of case notes of Apert syndrome patients seen between 1970 and 2003 was therefore undertaken. Seventy case notes were obtained; 59% were males. The incidence of congenital ...

This online resource is from the U.S. National Library of Medicine. This site is sponsored by parents of children with Apert syndrome. It has links to clinical information and to personal web pages ...

Special Olympics GB uses the power of sport to transform the lives of people with an intellectual disability and Mitch, who was born with Apert Syndrome, joined Special Olympics St Albans club in ...

She was born with an extremely rare chromosomal disorder called Apert Syndrome which resulted in her being born with completely unexpected malformations to her skull, face, hands and feet.

Crouzon syndrome or Apert syndrome. Within Cohen Children’s, our network of pediatric services, our multidisciplinary team of pediatric plastic surgeons, physicians, rehabilitation specialists and ...

We also treat less common conditions such as Apert syndrome, Crouzon Syndrome, Treacher Collins Syndrome, and craniofacial clefts. The face is a key component in how we present ourselves to the world, ...