What are the characteristics of Apert syndrome?

What are the characteristics of Apert syndrome?

Apert syndrome occurs when joints (sutures) between bones in your baby’s skull close early (craniosynostosis). The early closure of their skull prevents the bones from developing normally, causing changes to the facial bones. Depending on which sutures closed too soon, your baby could have several defining physical characteristics that lead to an Apert syndrome diagnosis, including:

• Skull: Your baby’s head is taller than normal and appears pointed at the top (acrocephaly). The backside of their skull is flat. They have a high or broad forehead. Your baby’s soft spot may close late.
• Eyes: Your baby’s eyes are widely spaced on the face, and may show signs of bulging or slanting downward.
• Face: Your baby has a flat or beak nose, an opening in the roof of their mouth (cleft palate), or their face is not symmetrical.
• Hands and feet: Your baby has short fingers with wide thumbs and their fingers or toes connect (syndactyly).