DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Human genes for Crouzon syndrome

Crouzon syndrome [DOID:2339]

A craniosynostosis that involves premature fusion of certain skull bones. This early fusion prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and face. The disease is associated with mutations in the FGFR2 gene.

Synonyms:  Crouzon syndrome,  Crouzon disease,  Crouzon disorder,  Crouzon syndromes,  DOID:2339 ...

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