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Apert Syndrome, virtually synonymous with Acrocephalosyndactyly, is a branchial arch syndrome, characterized by a number of clinical features, resulting from a developmental anomaly. Specifically, this syndrome affects the first branchial (or pharyngeal) arch, which is the precursor of the maxilla and mandible. Since the branchial arches are important developmental features in a growing embryo, disturbances in its development create lasting and widespread effects.
Overview
In 1906, Eugène Apert, a French physician, first described nine people with a similar disorder. Since he was the first to do so, his name is associated with the syndrome.
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'Older Dad' Baby Defect Explained - BBC story on the discovery that children born of older fathers are at greater risk of developing Apert, and the mechanism behind that risk.
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Andrew's Journey with Apert's - Written by father of child with Apert syndrome. Contains biographical detail, and links to Apert syndrome stories and support sites.
Apert Syndrome - Produced by Alliance of Genetic Support, this includes comprehensive information about the condition, an Apert listserve, newsgroup, links, webring and family homepages.
Apert Syndrome - Resource for contacts, chat rooms, pen pals and other relevant links.
Apert Syndrome - Frequently asked questions and answers on Apert syndrome.
Krista's Page - Written by her father, this contains biographical detail about living with Apert syndrome.
Swedish Apert Syndrome Information - General information about Apert syndrome with photographs of people with the condition. English version follows Swedish text.
Teeter's Page - A family support network for people affected by Apert syndrome and other craniofacial disorders.
TJ's Journal - About Apert Syndrome and how it has affected the life of a baby boy named TJ and his family.
What is Apert Syndrome? - Medical information including definition, major and related features of the condition, genetics.
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