25-Jul-05 4:00 PM  CST

Apert Syndrome and the Causes

Some cases of bilateral symmetric anomalies may be inherited. Certain syndromes may also be associated with syndactyly— a common syndrome is Apert syndrome where there are bilaterally symmetric complex webbing of the fingers and toes.

Nerves and arteries, and even tendons to the adjacent involved fingers may also sometimes be shared in a complex manner. It may involve hands and/or feet.

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