Apert syndrome in a newborn with premature fusion of skull bones, a rostral nose, and cleft palate: A case report

This case details a term neonate with Apert syndrome, featuring webbed digits, FGFR2 mutations, skull bone fusion, a rostral nose, and cleft palate. The neonate displayed acrocephaly, a flat skull back, a prominent forehead, and syndactyly, confirming Apert syndrome. It emphasizes the need for early recognition and intervention.