Apert syndrome with omphalocele: a case report

Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol. 2014 Sep;100(9):726-9. doi: 10.1002/bdra.23270. Epub 2014 Jul 21.

Abstract

Apert syndrome is a genetic disorder known as acrocephalopolysyndactyly type 1 caused by mutations in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 and characterized by coronal craniosynostosis, symmetric bone and skin syndactyly of hands and feet, and craniofacial dysmorphic features. The estimated prevalence of this syndrome is 10 to 15.5 cases per 1,000,000 live births. Apert syndrome has considerable clinical variability. We present a case of Apert syndrome and associated features reported to the National Registry of Congenital Anomalies of Argentina (RENAC). The reported case had omphalocele, esophageal atresia, and mega cisterna magna. The last two signs were reported several times as part of the clinical presentation of Apert syndrome. To our knowledge, this is the second reported case diagnosed with Apert syndrome associated with omphalocele.

Keywords: Apert syndrome; acrocephalosyndactyly type 1; omphalocele.

MeSH terms

  • Acrocephalosyndactylia / complications
  • Acrocephalosyndactylia / diagnostic imaging
  • Acrocephalosyndactylia / genetics*
  • Acrocephalosyndactylia / surgery
  • Amniocentesis
  • Argentina
  • Esophageal Atresia / complications
  • Esophageal Atresia / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Atresia / genetics*
  • Esophageal Atresia / surgery
  • Hernia, Umbilical / complications
  • Hernia, Umbilical / diagnostic imaging
  • Hernia, Umbilical / genetics*
  • Hernia, Umbilical / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Atresia / complications
  • Intestinal Atresia / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Atresia / genetics*
  • Intestinal Atresia / surgery
  • Karyotyping
  • Male
  • Mutation
  • Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 2 / genetics*
  • Registries*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • FGFR2 protein, human
  • Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 2