Apert Syndrome

Apert syndrome is a rare genetic condition, present from birth, in which some bones of the skull, the face, the hands, and the feet fuse prematurely or develop differently than usual.

Usual features: A particular shape of the skull and the face, as well as fusion of fingers and toes; each case differs in its degree of involvement.

When to seek care? It is usually identified in the first months of life, which makes early follow-up important.

Which specialists treat it? It requires a multidisciplinary team: the pediatrician coordinates, together with the maxillofacial surgeon, the plastic surgeon, the neurosurgeon, and the orthopedist, according to each person's needs. Comprehensive professional support is key to supporting the child's development.