Absence of the superior rectus muscle in Apert's syndrome.
A patient with classical Apert's syndrome is discussed along with the finding of absent superior rectus muscle. This anomaly may be more common than thought, especially in relation to craniofacial anomalies. A review of Apert's syndrome and superior rectus agenesis is presented.
D000168:Acrocephalosyndactylia / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013577:Syndrome