Autosomal dominant multiple pterygium syndrome
| Autosomal dominant multiple pterygium syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Distal arthrogryposis type 8[1] |
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| Autosomal dominant multiple pterygium syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Autosomal dominant multiple pterygium syndrome is a cutaneous condition inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.[2]
Presentation
[edit]The key features of autosomal dominant multiple pterygium syndrome are proximal and distal joint contractures; pterygia (of the neck, axilla, elbows, or knees); variable fusion of the vertebrae, carpal, and tarsal bones; and short stature.[3]
Society
[edit]Musician Patrick Henry Hughes has a type of this condition.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Orphanet: Autosomal dominant multiple pterygium syndrome". www.orpha.net. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- ^ "CONTRACTURES, PTERYGIA, AND SPONDYLOCARPOTARSAL FUSION SYNDROME 1A; CPSFS1A". OMIM. 28 May 2025. Archived from the original on 28 May 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Louisville Magazine". Archived from the original on 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2019-02-05.