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Gapo Syndrome With Craniosynostosis and Intracranial Hypertension Publisher Pubmed



Golpayegani M1 ; Salari F1 ; Habibi Z2 ; Naderian N2 ; Nejat F2, 3
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Source: Child's Nervous System Published:2019


Abstract

Background: GAPO (growth retardation, alopecia, pseudoanodontia, and optic atrophy) as a rare genetic disorder includes growth retardation, alopecia, pseudoanodontia, and optic atrophy. It was reported to be associated with craniosynostosis and intracranial hypertension. Case Report: A patient with such a rare disorder associated with multisuture craniosynostosis and headache is presented. Surgery has been done due to intracranial hypertension. Conclusions: Abnormal intraoperative findings including sever pericranium and dural adhesions and extraordinary bleeding related to this syndrome are described. © 2019, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.
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