Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (Jan 2016)

Apert's syndrome: A rare case

  • Tarun Kumar,
  • Neha Arora,
  • Gagan Puri,
  • Aravinda Konidena

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0972-1363.189995
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 28, no. 1
pp. 83 – 85

Abstract

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Apert's syndrome is a rare type I acrocephalosyndactyly syndrome characterized by craniosynostosis, severe syndactyly of the hands and feet, and dysmorphic facial features. The purpose of this report is to present an Apert's syndrome patient by highlighting the craniofacial characteristics and oral health care measures for these patients.

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