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Partial-complete absence of 5th phalanges

MedGen UID:
358097
Concept ID:
C1867928
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Synonym: Partial-complete absence of 5th digital bone
 
HPO: HP:0006209

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Postaxial tetramelic oligodactyly
MedGen UID:
357380
Concept ID:
C1867924
Congenital Abnormality
A rare genetic congenital limb malformation disorder with characteristics of isolated, postaxial oligodactyly in all four extremities. Patients present a consistent pattern of malformation ranging from complete absence of the 5th metacarpals, metatarsals and phalanges to complete absence of the 5th metacarpals and metatarsals, with some residual distal 5th phalanges. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1993.

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