Achondroplasia and multiple-suture craniosynostosis

J Craniofac Surg. 2015 Jan;26(1):222-5. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000001267.

Abstract

Genetic mutations in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene may lead to achondroplasia or syndromic forms of craniosynostosis. Despite sharing a common genetic basis, craniosynostosis has rarely been described in cases of confirmed achondroplasia. We report an infant with achondroplasia who developed progressive multiple-suture craniosynostosis to discuss the genetic link between these clinical entities and to describe the technical challenges associated with the operative management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Achondroplasia / complications
  • Achondroplasia / genetics*
  • Craniosynostoses / complications
  • Craniosynostoses / genetics*
  • Craniosynostoses / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mutation
  • Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3 / genetics*

Substances

  • Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3