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Apert syndrome in a newborn with premature fusion of skull bones, a rostral nose, and cleft palate: A case report.

Navid FarajiRasoul GoliReza AtharifarNoushin Shahmirza
Published in: Clinical case reports (2024)
This case details a term neonate with Apert syndrome, featuring webbed digits, FGFR2 mutations, skull bone fusion, a rostral nose, and cleft palate. The neonate displayed acrocephaly, a flat skull back, a prominent forehead, and syndactyly, confirming Apert syndrome. It emphasizes the need for early recognition and intervention.
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