Which of the following condition is associated with early complete fusion of all of the cranial sutures in a patient?
High-Yield Explanation
Ape syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by pansynostosis. Clinically, patients have hypeelorism, midface hypoplasia, and shallow orbits in addition to their craniosynostosis. Symmetric syndactyly and sho thumbs are also characteristic of Ape syndrome. Hydrocephalus is common in this condition. Ref: Cowan J.A., Thompson B. (2010). Chapter 36. Neurosurgery. In G.M. Dohey (Ed), CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Surgery, 13e.