This syndrome was originally described in 1912 by a
French neurosurgeon. He described four essential
characteristics: exorbitism, retromaxillism,
inframaxillism and parodoxic retrogenia.
The
incidence of this syndrome appears to be approximately
one in 25,000 in the general population. It is inherited
as an autosomal dominant pattern with variable
expression. However, approximately 25% of reported cases
have no family history and represent a new mutation.
For those interested in learning more about the
genetics of Crouzon syndrome, meeting with a geneticist
can provide the opportunity for an interactive
discussion. The Donald Gordon Medical Centre in
Johannesburg has registered Geneticists.
Please note this information has
not been provided by a medical professional, and should
not be used in the place of a medical opinion
Surgery stories
Cameron Rondi
Cameron Mark Rondi was born on the 10th of March
at Olivedale Hospital. When he was born he was
diagnosed with Craniosynosis, it was picked up
at birth as he was born with facial distortion
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