Apert syndrome

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Apert syndrome

Treatment consists of surgery to correct the skull, mid-face and palate, after evaluation by a multispecialty cranio-facial surgery team at a children's medical center. To optimize treatment of hearing problems, see a hearing specialist.

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The prognosis varies from child to child.

Other congenital abnormalities may exist and should be evaluated on an individual basis.

Call your health care provider if you have a family history of Apert syndrome or you notice asymmetric growth of the skull in your baby.

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