Apert syndrome- a case report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Apert syndrome is a rare congenital disorder which is a part of Acrocephalosyndactyly syndromes. It is characterized by craniosynostosis, symmetrical syndactyly of hands and feet. We present a case of Apert syndrome with clinical features of brachycephaly, proptosis, flat forehead, low set ears with syndactyly of hands and feet.
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Muddu Gopi Krishna, Saritha Purushothaman
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