Apert syndrome: A Case report

  • Dr Ajay Kosam MD, Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
  • Dr Rakesh Nahrel MD, Department of Pediatrics, Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
Keywords: Apert syndrome, Brachycephaly, Syndactyly, Synonychia

Abstract

Apert syndrome or Acrocephalosyndactyly is a rare congenital disorder that affects the craniofacial structures and the limbs and is characterized by bicoronal synostosis, midface hypoplasia and complex syndactyly of the hands and feet. We report a neonate who had clinical and radiological features consistent with Apert syndrome.

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Apert syndrome: A Case report
CITATION
DOI: 10.17511/ijmrr.2014.i01.11
Published: 2014-02-28
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Kosam A, Nahrel R. Apert syndrome: A Case report. Int J Med Res Rev [Internet]. 2014Feb.28 [cited 2024Dec.23];2(1):63-6. Available from: https://ijmrr.medresearch.in/index.php/ijmrr/article/view/59
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