What is Apert syndrome?

What is Apert syndrome?

Apert syndrome is a rare condition where your baby is born with physical abnormalities because joints in their skull close too early. Areas of a child’s body that lead to an Apert syndrome diagnosis include the skull (the point at the top of the head), face (bones forming in irregular places), feet and hands (fingers and toes connected or webbed). Apert syndrome is genetic and autosomal dominant, which means that one parent could pass the condition onto their child through their genes.