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Cone-shaped epiphysis of the 1st metacarpal

MedGen UID:
869678
Concept ID:
C4024106
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Cone-shaped end part of the 1st long bone of hand
 
HPO: HP:0010017

Definition

A cone-shaped appearance of the epiphysis of the 1st metacarpal, producing a 'ball-in-a-socket' appearance. [from HPO]

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Acrocapitofemoral dysplasia
MedGen UID:
334681
Concept ID:
C1843096
Disease or Syndrome
Acrocapitofemoral dysplasia (ACFD) is an autosomal recessive skeletal dysplasia characterized by postnatal-onset disproportionate short stature, relatively large head, narrow thorax, lumbar lordosis, short limbs, and brachydactyly with small broad nails (Ozyavuz Cubuk and Duz, 2021).

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