Symphalangism with multiple anomalies of hands and feet
Altername names
Learman syndrome
Definition
Symphalangism with multiple anomalies of hands and feet is a rare, genetic, congenital limb malformation disorder characterized by bilateral symphalangism of hands and feet associated with cutaneous syndactyly of digits II-V, unilateral or bilateral brachydactyly type D (i.e. short, broad terminal phalanges of the thumbs), clinodactyly of fifth toes and/or mild hypoplasia of the thenar and hypothenar eminences. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1981.
NIH genetic and rare disease info
Symphalangism with multiple anomalies of hands and feet is a rare disease.
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