Association between Apert Syndrome and Atrial Septal Defect

Abstract

Apert syndrome, craniosynostosis, mid-face hypoplasia, symmetric syndactyly of the hands and feet, and varying degrees of mental retardation, and is characterized by congenital heart defects. Although the mode of inheritance is autosomal dominant, it creates new mutations in the majority of cases. In this study, an atrial septal defect cases of Apert syndrome, concomitant potential for congenital heart defects, in order to emphasize further investigation, we were willing to offer.