The hypoglossia--hypodactylia syndrome. Report of 2 cases.
Two additional cases of the hypoglossia-hypodactylia syndrome are reported. The major features of this syndrome are a reduction in tongue size, micrognathia, and limb anomalies. The presence of these anomalies is essential for the diagnosis of this birth defect. The cause of the syndrome is unknown, but a number of theories have been proposed. Treatment of these cases has been directed toward improving tongue, lip, and mandibular function.
D000293:Adolescent; D000848:Anodontia / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D005145:Face / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000473:pathology; D013577:Syndrome; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014059:Tongue / Q000002:abnormalities*