Abstract:Background: Apert syndrome (acrocephalosyndactyly type 1) is a rare syndrome, well known by severe syndactyly, dysmorphic face and craniosynostosis and is caused by FGF (fibroblast growth factor) receptor-2 gene mutations. Case Report: This is a case report of one year old girl child who presented with syndactyly of bilateral hands and feet, delayed milestones and dysmorphic facial features. Radiograph of the hands and feet of the patient revealed bilateral soft tissue and bony syndactyly, single broadened dys… Show more
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