Antecubital pterygium
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Alternate names
Pterygium antecubital
Definition
Antecubital pterygium is characterized by and antecubital webbing, posterior subluxation (dislocation) of radial head, maldevelopment of radioulnar joint, and limited elbow extension with unimpeded elbow flexion.
NIH genetic and rare disease info
Antecubital pterygium is a rare disease.
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