Brachydactyly type B and symphalangism in different members of a Mexican family.
A patient with typical brachydactyly type B is described. By history, 4 generations had some affected members and it was possible to examine a sister and 2 children of the proposita. These individuals in addition to the brachydactyly had symphalangism, an abnormality not previously described in association with brachydactyly type B.
D000328:Adult; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000235:genetics*; D003878:Dermatoglyphics; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008800:Mexico; D009264:Nails, Malformed / Q000235:genetics; D010375:Pedigree; D011859:Radiography; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities