Tel Hashomer camptodactyly syndrome

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Alternate names

Camptodactyly with muscular hypoplasia, skeletal dysplasia, and abnormal palmar creases

Definition

Tel Hashomer camptodactyly syndrome is a rare syndrome characterized by camptodactyly, muscle hypoplasia and weakness, skeletal anomalies, facial dysmorphism and abnormal dermatoglyphics.

Epidemiology

Up to 2005, 20 cases had been reported.

Cause

The molecular basis of the syndrome has not yet been elucidated.

Inheritance

Autosomal recessive inheritance, a 25% chance

Inheritance is probably autosomal recessive.

Signs and symptoms

  • Dysmorphic features include facial asymmetry, hypertelorism, broad nasal bridge, long philtrum and a small mouth.
  • Winging scapulae, scoliosis, syndactyly and clinodactyly are commonly observed.
  • The affected patients usually have normal mental development.

Diagnosis

Treatment

NIH genetic and rare disease info

Tel Hashomer camptodactyly syndrome is a rare disease.


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