Syndrome Apera - a rare disease that manifests itselfone in 20,000 newborns. This is a complex genetic disorder characterized by a change in the shape of the skull, due to premature synostosis of the cranial sutures, and anomalies in the development of the limbs, namely the symmetrical syndactyly of the hands and feet (complete or partial fusion of the adjacent fingers or feet).
Syndrome of Apera: causes of development
The syndrome of Aper, whose causes are stillunknown, can be inherited. The Apera syndrome is sometimes due to the fact that during pregnancy, the future mother suffered infections: rubella, flu, meningitis, tuberculosis or X-ray irradiation.
Syndrome of Apera: clinical manifestations
In patients with Aper's syndrome, there are abnormalities of the development of the skull and a number of other symptoms of symptoms:
Diagnosis of Aper's syndrome is initially performed according to the appearance of the patient. The patient is then examined using genetic testing.
Syndrome of Apera: a photo of the patient
Presented in the article photos can not be better to talk about the appearance of the patient.
Syndrome Apera: treatment
Specific treatment for Aper's syndrome is notexists, but surgical care is necessary for the prevention and correction of physical disabilities and mental retardation. The essence of the operation in closing coronary sutures, relieving intracranial pressure, is also required and orthodontic surgical intervention.
Treatment is carried out only with the help ofintegrated approach. The team of doctors includes craniofacial surgeons, neurosurgeons, an otolaryngologist, an oculist, a dental surgeon, an orthodontist, who provide timely assistance.
Operations that make life easier for patients withSyndrome Apera, allow them to reveal their physical and mental abilities, gain a normal appearance, improve the quality of life and be recognized in society.