Apert syndrome: a case report and discussion

Abstract

Apert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by cranial suture malformations, ocular abnormalities, and syndactyly. Some of the ocular manifestations include proptosis, downward slant of the lateral canthi with a corresponding S-shaped ptosis, strabismus, hypertelorism, and optic atrophy. As appropriate treatment may significantly alter the structural and functional capacity of these patients, it is important to understand the fundamental systemic and ocular features of the disorder. The clinical course of an elderly woman who suffers from systemic and ocular complications of Apert syndrome is presented.