Apert syndrome without craniosynostosis.
Journal: Child's Nervous System : ChNS : Official Journal Of The International Society For Pediatric Neurosurgery
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Abstract
Background: Apert syndrome is a rare form of syndromic craniosynostosis, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, which is a disorder characterized by a unique set of craniofacial, hand, and foot abnormalities. Diagnosis is made through a genetic analysis, where the mutation of FGFR2, Ser252Trp, and Pro253Arg confirms the diagnosis. Case presentation: Although craniosynostosis is the most common characteristic in clinical presentation, we present an atypical case of a one-and-a-half-year-old girl with Apert syndrome confirmed by genetic testing but without craniosynostosis.
Authors
Diego De Ângelis Ramos, Hamilton Matushita, Daniel Cardeal, Clarissa Nóbrega Nascimento, Manoel Teixeira
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