Apert's syndrome: ophthalmic importance and clinical findings.

Journal: Annals Of Ophthalmology (Skokie, Ill.)
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Abstract

Apert's syndrome is a rare form of craniosynostosis that exhibits with many ocular manifestations. We present two cases of Apert's syndrome. Our first case is a 10-year-old girl admitted with exotropia, V pattern and proptosis on examination. Investigations revealed coronal craniosynostosis, cleft palate, vaginal atresia and syndactyly of the hands and feet. The second case is a 5-year-old boy presented with hypertelorism, exotropia, dissociated vertical deviation and proptosis. Investigations revealed coronal craniosynostosis, bifid uvula and syndactyly of the hands and feet.

Authors
Ihsan Caça, Fatma Caça, Yildirim Sakalar, Seyfettin Erdem, Fuat Alakus, Suleyman Ciftci, Eyüp Dogan