Brachyphalangy

Brachyphalangy
Other namesBrachyphalangism
Brachyphalangy of the thumb's distal phalanx, also known as brachydactyly type D, with otherwise normal phalanges of the 2nd-5th digits
SymptomsHaving a phalange(s) shorter than average
Usual onsetBirth
DurationLife-long
FrequencyExact frequency not known, but brachyphalangy is considered to be rare

Brachyphalangy is a condition in which one or more of the phalanges of the fingers and toes are smaller than normal.

This condition is one of the most common non-syndromic causes of brachydactyly and clinodactyly.

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