Condition
Acrocephalosyndactyly
David Cohen, M.D.Published 22 December 20041 min read
Key points
- It can be inherited or it may occur without a known family history.
- It is characterized by premature closure of the seams between the skull bones, which results in a peaked head and an unusual facial appearance.
Alternative names
Apert syndrome
Definition
Apert syndrome is a genetic disease. It can be inherited or it may occur without a known family history. It is characterized by premature closure of the seams between the skull bones, which results in a peaked head and an unusual facial appearance.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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