Bone dependent nail formation.
Two sporadic cases with congenital anonychia and hypoplastic nails combined with ectrophalangia or hypoplastic phalanges are reported. It is suggested that congenital anonychia and hyponychia may be 'bone territory' dependent disorders.
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D009264:Nails, Malformed; D011859:Radiography; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities*