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Symphalangism affecting the proximal phalanges of the hand

MedGen UID:
869749
Concept ID:
C4024178
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Fused innermost hand bones
 
HPO: HP:0009857

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Sugarman brachydactyly
MedGen UID:
1777636
Concept ID:
C5399870
Congenital Abnormality
A rare genetic congenital limb malformation with characteristics of brachydactyly of fingers with major proximal phalangeal shortening and immobile proximal interphalangeal joints, as well as dorsally and proximally placed, non-articulating great toes (with or without angulation). Radiographic findings of hands include bilateral double first metacarpals and biphalangeal fifth fingers.

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Etiology

Letts M, Davidson D, Beaulé P
Clin Orthop Relat Res 1999 Sep;(366):178-85. PMID: 10627733

Prognosis

Letts M, Davidson D, Beaulé P
Clin Orthop Relat Res 1999 Sep;(366):178-85. PMID: 10627733

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