What is Apert syndrome as Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers shares son’s heartbreaking diagnosis
This week, model Talia Oatway released the first photos of the baby son she shares with former Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers and revealed he has been diagnosed with a rare genetic disease - Apert syndrome.
Sharing a series of snaps of her son on Instagram, Talia penned in a lengthy statement: “It has been the toughest 7 months of my entire life. I have been thrown into a medical world, with no forewarning, no time to prepare. Only now I feel like I’m coming to terms everything, finally coping with how I’m feeling, embracing our new normal.
What causes Apert syndrome? Apert syndrome is a genetic condition, caused by a mutation on a specific gene. Research has identified the affected gene as the Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 2 gene, according to Great Ormond Street Hospital.The gene mutation can be passed on from parent to child but in many cases develops sporadically .
Rarely, the bones of the spine in the neck area can also be affected, causing a condition called Chiari malformation, where the base of the brain is squeezed. Most children with Apert syndrome have learning disabilities or developmental delay, which varies from mild to severe.How is it treated? As Apert syndrome can affect various areas of the body, treatment is best delivered at a specialist centre where a multidisciplinary team approach can be taken.
Surgery to separate the fused fingers is carried out in several phases, often with separation of the index and middle finger carried out first, followed by further operations to separate the other fingers. The fused toes may not require surgery unless they are causing problems with mobility.
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