Hypertrichosis cubiti
Synonyms: Hairy elbows syndrome | MacDermot-Patton-Williams syndrome
Hypertrichosis cubiti is a rare hair anomaly characterized by symmetrical congenital or early-onset bilateral hypertrychosis localized on the externsor surfaces of the upper extremities (especially the elbows). Short stature or other abnormalities such as developmental delay facial anomalies and intellectual disability may or may not be associated.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http: //www.orphadata.org. Data version September 2023.
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