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Tapered distal phalanges of finger

MedGen UID:
369964
Concept ID:
C1969237
Finding
Synonym: Tapered distal phalanges
 
HPO: HP:0009884

Definition

A reduction in diameter of the distal phalanx of finger towards the distal end. [from HPO]

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Conditions with this feature

Lethal acantholytic epidermolysis bullosa
MedGen UID:
400622
Concept ID:
C1864826
Disease or Syndrome
Lethal acantholytic epidermolysis bullosa (EBLA) is an autosomal recessive skin disorder characterized by extensive epidermal dislodgment, universal alopecia, and anonychia. Cardiac involvement may be present. Death occurs in the neonatal period (summary by Hobbs et al., 2010).
Nonsyndromic congenital nail disorder 6
MedGen UID:
477175
Concept ID:
C3275544
Disease or Syndrome
Congenital absence of the nails is a rare condition. Some pedigrees display complete congenital absence of the nails (see, e.g., NDNC4, 206800), whereas in other pedigrees there is only partial congenital anonychia, with the thumbs and great toes most severely affected and progressively less severe changes in the more lateral digits (summary by Charteris, 1918). This form of nail disorder is referred to here as nonsyndromic congenital nail disorder-6 (NDNC6). For a list of other nonsyndromic congenital nail disorders and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity, see NDNC1 (161050).
Developmental delay, impaired speech, and behavioral abnormalities
MedGen UID:
1794167
Concept ID:
C5561957
Disease or Syndrome
Developmental delay, impaired speech, and behavioral abnormalities (DDISBA) is characterized by global developmental delay apparent from early childhood. Intellectual disability can range from mild to severe. Additional variable features may include dysmorphic facial features, seizures, hypotonia, motor abnormalities such as Tourette syndrome or dystonia, and hearing loss (summary by Cousin et al., 2021).
Arthrogryposis, distal, type 12
MedGen UID:
1847896
Concept ID:
C5882704
Disease or Syndrome
Distal arthrogryposis type 12 (DA12) is characterized by congenital contractures, primarily affecting the small joints of the fingers and toes. Additional features include contractures of the knees and Achilles tendons, spinal stiffness, scoliosis, and orthodontic abnormalities. Radiographic investigations excluded bony abnormalities of the affected joints (Boschann et al., 2022). For a general phenotypic description and discussion of genetic heterogeneity of distal arthrogryposis, see DA1A (108120).

Recent clinical studies

Diagnosis

Safieh LA, Al-Otaibi HM, Lewis RA, Kozak I
Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol 2016 Jan-Mar;23(1):139-41. doi: 10.4103/0974-9233.171779. PMID: 26957854Free PMC Article
Henry M
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2010 Dec;14(4):230-3. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0b013e3181e35361. PMID: 21107220
Smith W, Ji HP, Mouradian W, Pagon RA
Am J Med Genet 1999 Sep 17;86(3):245-52. PMID: 10482874

Therapy

Collins FS, Mahoney MJ
J Pediatr 1983 Apr;102(4):620-1. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(83)80204-2. PMID: 6572713

Clinical prediction guides

Smith W, Ji HP, Mouradian W, Pagon RA
Am J Med Genet 1999 Sep 17;86(3):245-52. PMID: 10482874
Collins FS, Mahoney MJ
J Pediatr 1983 Apr;102(4):620-1. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(83)80204-2. PMID: 6572713

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