Synonyms: Mitten hand | Syndactyly, mitten type | Unilateral syndactyly of digits 2-5
A rare non-syndromic syndactyly characterized by unilateral fusion of 2nd to 5th fingers amalgamation of distal phalanges in a knot-like structure and fusion of the 2nd and 3rd toe. Some individuals present only with webbing between the 2nd and 3rd toes without involvement of fingers.
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Syndactyly type 6?
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