Apert syndrome
Apert syndrome is a disorder that is marked by abnormal growth of skull bones. It is a genetic disorder inherited by birth and the children with this syndrome will have markedly long head and distorted face. In addition to the abnormal skull such children would also have various other problems inherited by birth. Apert syndrome is caused by defective gene mutation and it cannot be cured. Causes : Defective gene mutation is the root cause of Apert syndrome. During the normal development of the fetus, the bones of the skull would eventually fuse together to give the right shape. But due to repeated gene mutation the skull bones would join together and close before reaching full development. This is can lead to intellectual disorders since the brain would have no chance for growing fully. .