Images in Medicine: Apert Syndrome

A 2 1/2 months old female child born of consanguineous marriage, presented with dysmorphic features and hand and foot deformities. Examination revealed craniofacial and limb dysmorphism in the form of brachycephaly, sutural fusion, open anterior fontanelle, hyperteleorism, malar hypoplasia, high arched palate with cleft palate, low set ears and syndactyly in all digits of hands and feet (Figure 1). There were no other associated congenital anomalies. Based on clinico-radiological evaluation a diagnosis of Apert syndrome was made.