====== Muenke syndrome ====== Muenke [[syndrome]] is a condition characterized by the premature closure of the [[coronal suture]] of the skull ([[coronal synostosis]] ) during development. This affects the shape of the head and face. Other variable features include abnormalities of the hands or feet, hearing loss and developmental delay . Other variable features include abnormalities of the hands or feet, hearing loss and developmental delay. Muenke syndrome is caused by mutations in the [[Fibroblast growth factor receptor 3]] gene. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.