genetic
Apert syndrome
Apert is a form of acrocephalosyndactyly, a disorder characterized by malformations of the skull, face, hands and feet. It is classified as a branchial arch syndrome, affecting the first branchial arch, the precursor of the maxilla and mandible. Disturbances in the development of the branchial arches in fetal development create lasting and widespread effects.
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Causes — why it happens
- · ; C to G at the position 755 in the FGFR2 gene (two-thirds of cases)
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