Apert syndrome


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Syndactyly
Syndactyly
Alternative Names

Acrocephalosyndactyly


Treatment

Treatment consists of surgery to correct the skull, mid-face and palate, after evaluation by a multispecialty cranio-facial surgery team at a children's medical center. To optimize treatment of hearing problems, see a hearing specialist.


Support Groups

Apert Syndrome Pen Pals, (401) 454-4849


Expectations (prognosis)

The prognosis varies from child to child.


Complications

Other congenital abnormalities may exist and should be evaluated on an individual basis.


Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you have a family history of Apert syndrome or you notice asymmetric growth of the skull in your baby.



Review Date: 04/20/2005
Reviewed By: Neal Sondheimer, M.D., PhD., Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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