A group of nursing students are reviewing information about neurocutaneous syndromes. The students demonstrate an understanding of these disorders when they identify which of the following as an example?
A) Sturge-Weber syndrome
B) Marfan syndrome
C) Apert syndrome
D) Achondroplasia
A
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Sturge-Weber syndrome is an example of a neurocutaneous syndrome. Marfan syndrome, Apert syndrome, and achondroplasia are autosomal dominantly inherited genetic disorders.
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