Syndactyly of the ring and small finger.
Five new cases of isolated syndactyly of the small and ring finger are described. Autosomal dominant inheritance is obvious. Brachymesophalangia of the fifth finger is a frequent association. Surgery is required at a young age.
Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Pellenberg, K.U. Leuven, Belgium.
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Fabry
D002675:Child, Preschool; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000235:genetics*; D025063:Chromosome Disorders; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities; D005799:Genes, Dominant / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D013576:Syndactyly / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics* / Q000601:surgery