Apert Syndrome is a genetic disease characterized by poor formation on the face, skull, hands and feet. The bones of the skull 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.
Characteristics of Apert syndrome
The characteristics of children born with Apert syndrome are:
- increased intracranial pressure
- mental disability
- blindness
- loss of hearing
- otitis
- cardio-respiratory problems
- kidney complications
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Life expectancy of Apert syndrome
The life expectancy of the child with Apert syndrome varies according to his financial condition, since several surgeries are necessary during the life to improve the respiratory function and the 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.
