Crouzon Syndrome Overview
Learn About Crouzon Syndrome
Crouzon syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis). This early fusion prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and face.
Mutations in the FGFR2 gene cause Crouzon syndrome. This gene provides instructions for making a protein called fibroblast growth factor receptor 2. Among its multiple functions, this protein signals immature cells to become bone cells during embryonic development. Mutations in the FGFR2 gene are thought to result in production of an FGFR2 protein with overactive signaling, which causes the bones of the skull to fuse prematurely.
Crouzon syndrome is seen in about 16 per million newborns. It is the most common craniosynostosis syndrome.
This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
Raby Institute For Integrative Medicine At Northwestern LLC
Azka Afzal is an Internal Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Afzal has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crouzon Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Crouzon Syndrome, Gorlin-Chaudhry-Moss Syndrome, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Endoscopy.
Parit Patel is a Plastic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patel and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crouzon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Goldenhar Disease, Crouzon Syndrome, Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type, Treacher Collins Syndrome, and Osteotomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
Rush University Medical Group
Sudeep Bhabad is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bhabad and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crouzon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Scoliosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.
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Published Date: January 01, 2020
Published By: National Institutes of Health