Thumb deformity-alopecia-pigmentation anomaly syndrome
Synonyms: Sparse hair-short stature-skin anomalies syndrome
Thumb deformity-alopecia-pigmentation anomaly syndrome is a rare genetic congenital limb malformation syndrome characterized by short stature sparse scalp hair hypoplastic proximally-placed thumbs and skin hyperpigmentation with areas of ‘raindrop’ depigmentation. Presence of a single upper central incisor has also been reported. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1988.
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