title: Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndrome.
abstract: Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly that affects tissues of mesodermal and ectodermal origin. Musculoskeletal involvement frequently requires orthopedic intervention. The authors present a review of the literature pertaining to this rare syndrome as well as a case report of a female patient who exhibited the complete clinical triad. A description of the surgical management of her condition is also presented.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Associates USA Inc, Plantation, FL 33324, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Kelman
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Aronoff
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis; D000293:Adolescent; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013577:Syndrome