Brachydactyly type A2
Synonyms: Brachydactyly, Mohr-Wriedt type
A rare congenital limb malformation characterized by shortening (hypoplasia or aplasia) of the middle phalanges of the index finger and sometimes of the fifth finger. On radiographs the middle phalanx of the index fingers often appear triangular and in severely affected cases the index finger is curved radially. The lower limb phenotype is generally milder.
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Brachydactyly type A2?
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