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.