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Claw hand deformity

MedGen UID:
1814631
Concept ID:
C5702555
Anatomical Abnormality
HPO: HP:0034337

Definition

An abnormality of the hand characterized by metacarpophalangeal (MCP) hyperextension and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) flexion. The position of the affected hand is said to resemble a claw. [from HPO]

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CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVClaw hand deformity

Conditions with this feature

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4D
MedGen UID:
371304
Concept ID:
C1832334
Disease or Syndrome
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4D (CMT4D) is an autosomal recessive disorder of the peripheral nervous system characterized by early-onset distal muscle weakness and atrophy, foot deformities, and sensory loss affecting all modalities. Affected individuals develop deafness by the third decade of life (summary by Okamoto et al., 2014). For a phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, see CMT4A (214400).
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease axonal type 2F
MedGen UID:
335784
Concept ID:
C1847823
Disease or Syndrome
A form of axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy with symmetric weakness primarily occurring in the lower limbs and reaching the arms only after 5 to 10 years, occasional and predominantly distal sensory loss and reduced tendon reflexes. Presents with gait anomaly between the first and sixth decade and early onset is generally associated to a more severe phenotype that may include foot drop.
Autosomal recessive distal spinal muscular atrophy 2
MedGen UID:
344189
Concept ID:
C1854023
Disease or Syndrome
Autosomal recessive distal hereditary motor neuronopathy-2 (HMNR2) is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by onset of distal muscle weakness and wasting affecting the lower and upper limbs in the first decade; there is no sensory involvement (summary by Li et al., 2015). For a general phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of autosomal recessive HMN, see HMNR1 (604320).
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4G
MedGen UID:
343122
Concept ID:
C1854449
Disease or Syndrome
HMSNR is an autosomal recessive progressive complex peripheral neuropathy characterized by onset in the first decade of distal lower limb weakness and muscle atrophy resulting in walking difficulties. Distal impairment of the upper limbs usually occurs later, as does proximal lower limb weakness. There is distal sensory impairment, with pes cavus and areflexia. Laboratory studies suggest that it is a myelinopathy resulting in reduced nerve conduction velocities in the demyelinating range as well as a length-dependent axonopathy (summary by Sevilla et al., 2013). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of autosomal recessive hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, also known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, see CMT4A (214400).
GNPTG-mucolipidosis
MedGen UID:
340743
Concept ID:
C1854896
Disease or Syndrome
Mucolipidosis III gamma (ML III?) is a slowly progressive inborn error of metabolism mainly affecting skeletal, joint, and connective tissues. Clinical onset is in early childhood; the progressive course results in severe functional impairment and significant morbidity from chronic pain. Cardiorespiratory complications (restrictive lung disease from thoracic involvement, and thickening and insufficiency of the mitral and aortic valves) are rarely clinically significant. A few (probably <10%) affected individuals display mild cognitive impairment.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease dominant intermediate E
MedGen UID:
928336
Concept ID:
C4302667
Disease or Syndrome
Autosomal dominant intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease E with focal segmental glomerulonephritis is characterized by the neurologic features of CMT, including distal muscle weakness and atrophy and distal sensory loss, and the features of FSGS, including proteinuria, progression to end-stage renal disease, and a characteristic histologic pattern on renal biopsy (summary by Boyer et al., 2011). Isolated focal segmental glomerulosclerosis-5 (FSGS5; 613237) is also caused by heterozygous mutation in the INF2 gene. For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of CMTDI, see 606482.
Neuropathy, hereditary motor and sensory, type VIc, with optic atrophy
MedGen UID:
1680245
Concept ID:
C5193137
Disease or Syndrome
Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type VIC with optic atrophy (HMSN6C) is an autosomal recessive axonal sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy characterized by progressive distal muscle weakness and atrophy primarily affecting the lower limbs. Onset of neuropathy is in the first decade, manifest by difficulty walking and running and followed by similar involvement of the upper limbs and hands. The disorder is associated with distal sensory impairment, particularly of position and vibration sense, as well as areflexia; individuals usually have pes cavus, hammertoes, and atrophy of the intrinsic hand muscles. In addition, progressive optic atrophy and visual impairment occur during adulthood. Treatment with pyridoxal 5-prime phosphate supplementation (vitamin B6) may result in amelioration of symptoms and slow progression of the disease (summary by Chelban et al., 2019). For a general phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of HMSN6, see HMSN6A (601152).

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Etiology

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Atiyya AN, Nassar WA
J Hand Surg Am 2015 Sep;40(9):1818-23. Epub 2015 Jun 19 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.04.037. PMID: 26100986
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J Hand Surg Am 2003 Jan;28(1):35-43. doi: 10.1053/jhsu.2003.50004. PMID: 12563635

Diagnosis

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Servasier L, Marteau E, Bacle G, Roulet S, Corcia P, Odent T, Laulan J
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2022 Sep;108(5):103329. Epub 2022 May 18 doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103329. PMID: 35597546
Szabó K, Bodoki L, Nagy-Vincze M, Béldi T, Vincze A, Zilahi E, Varga J, Szűcs G, Dankó K, Griger Z
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Therapy

Shrestha BK , Ranabhat K , Pant R , Sapkota S , Shrestha S
Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2019 Jan.-Mar;17(65):73-76. PMID: 31734684
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Prognosis

Shrestha BK , Ranabhat K , Pant R , Sapkota S , Shrestha S
Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2019 Jan.-Mar;17(65):73-76. PMID: 31734684
Atiyya AN, Nassar WA
J Hand Surg Am 2015 Sep;40(9):1818-23. Epub 2015 Jun 19 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.04.037. PMID: 26100986
Ozkan T, Ozer K, Yukse A, Gulgonen A
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Brandsma JW, Ottenhoff-De Jonge MW
J Hand Surg Br 1992 Dec;17(6):625-8. doi: 10.1016/0266-7681(92)90187-7. PMID: 1484244

Clinical prediction guides

Koriem E, El-Mahy MM, Atiyya AN, Diab RA
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Brandsma JW, Ottenhoff-De Jonge MW
J Hand Surg Br 1992 Dec;17(6):625-8. doi: 10.1016/0266-7681(92)90187-7. PMID: 1484244

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