Apert syndrome (AS) is a genetic disorder that involves deformities in the skull, face, and limbs. Also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, it is characterized by craniosynostosis (premature union of ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Apert Syndrome is a craniofacial condition that affects the head, feet and hands. It's extremely rare. One of the biggest challenges children with Apert Syndrome face is lifelong ...

Q: Which specialist should I consult to rule out Apert syndrome in my child? A: You should consult a child specialist who will evaluate your child and make further referrals as needed. Treatment ...

In a cruel irony, testis cells carrying the mutation that causes Apert's syndrome are fitter than normal cells, even though children born from sperm derived from those cells are weakened by fused ...

A UK woman who says she was abandoned at birth due to a rare genetic condition has devoted her life to caring for her son, Elijah, who has the same affliction. “My philosophy in life is you can either ...

Apert syndrome is found to be caused by a mutation during the DNA replication process in sperm ReSurge International/Flickr Apert syndrome, a birth defect that stops the skull from growing normally, ...

When Kaddy Thomas was born in 1968, the doctors at the hospital realised immediately that something was wrong. The newborn baby’s skull was misshapen, her eye sockets were more widely spaced and ...

Apert syndrome or acrocephalosyndactyly is a genetic disorder marked by early fusion of skull bones resulting in abnormal shape of the face and the head. Fusion of fingers and toes (syndactyly) is ...

Apert syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly type 1 (ACS1), is a rare genetic disorder that occurs when the bones in the skull fuse together sooner than normal. This prevents the head from ...

You have full access to this article via your institution. The patient will return at 2 months of age for cranioplasty and possible ventriculoperitoneal shunting. Hand reconstruction will begin at 6 ...