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X-linked recessive fusion of metacarpals IV and V and hypoplastic metacarpal V

✍ Scribed by Annerén, G. ;Amilon, A.

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1994
Tongue
English
Weight
199 KB
Volume
52
Category
Article
ISSN
0148-7299

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✦ Synopsis

We describe an X-linked recessive malformation of the hands in 5 men from the same family. The malformation consisted of fusion of metacarpals IV and V, with hypoplasia of metacarpal V, but normal feet and no other malformations. The malformation was surgically corrected in all 5 men. The female gene carriers have normal hands.

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