Apert Syndrome is a genetic disease characterized by a malformation of the face, skull, hands and feet. The skull bones close early, leaving no room for the brain to develop, causing excessive pressure on it. In addition, the bones of the hands and feet are glued.
Causes of Apert Syndrome
Although the causes of the development of Apert syndrome are not known, it develops due to mutations during the gestation period.
Features of Apert syndrome
The characteristics of children born with Apert syndrome are:
- increased intracranial pressure mental impairment blindness hearing loss otitis cardio-respiratory problems kidney complications
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Apert syndrome life expectancy
The life expectancy of children with Apert syndrome varies according to their financial condition, as several surgeries are necessary during their lifetime to improve respiratory function and decompression of the intracranial space, which means that the child who does not have these conditions can suffer more due to complications, although there are many adults alive with this syndrome.
The goal of treatment for Apert syndrome is to improve your quality of life, as there is no cure for the disease.
