Camptobrachydactyly

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Alternate names[edit | edit source]

Short foot/brachydactyly of toes, camptodactyly , brachydactyly

Definition[edit | edit source]

Camptobrachydactyly is an extremely rare brachydactyly syndrome, characterized by short broad hands and feet with brachydactyly associated with congenital flexion contractures of the proximal and/or distal interphalangeal joints of the fingers, as well as syndactyly of feet. Polydactyly, septate vagina and urinary incontinence were also occasionally reported. Camptobrachydactyly has been described in 18 members of 1 family, suggesting an autosomal dominant inheritance. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1972.

NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]

Camptobrachydactyly is a rare disease.


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