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Abnormal thumb morphology

MedGen UID:
107901
Concept ID:
C0575897
Finding
Synonyms: Abnormality of the thumb; Thumb deformity; Thumb deformity (disease)
SNOMED CT: Deformity of thumb (299130003)
 
HPO: HP:0001172
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0008561
OMIM®: 188100

Definition

An abnormal structure of the first digit of the hand. [from HPO]

Clinical features

From HPO
Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the thumb
MedGen UID:
465975
Concept ID:
C3179508
Finding
Hypoplastic/small or absent thumb.
Abnormality of the cardiovascular system
MedGen UID:
116727
Concept ID:
C0243050
Congenital Abnormality
Any abnormality of the cardiovascular system.

Conditions with this feature

Nager syndrome
MedGen UID:
120519
Concept ID:
C0265245
Disease or Syndrome
Nager syndrome is the prototype for a group of disorders collectively referred to as the acrofacial dysostoses (AFDs), which are characterized by malformation of the craniofacial skeleton and the limbs. The major facial features of Nager syndrome include downslanted palpebral fissures, midface retrusion, and micrognathia, the latter of which often requires the placement of a tracheostomy in early childhood. Limb defects typically involve the anterior (radial) elements of the upper limbs and manifest as small or absent thumbs, triphalangeal thumbs, radial hypoplasia or aplasia, and radioulnar synostosis. Phocomelia of the upper limbs and, occasionally, lower-limb defects have also been reported. The presence of anterior upper-limb defects and the typical lack of lower-limb involvement distinguishes Nager syndrome from Miller syndrome (263750), another rare AFD; however, distinguishing Nager syndrome from other AFDs, including Miller syndrome, can be challenging (summary by Bernier et al., 2012).
Snapping thumb syndrome
MedGen UID:
98044
Concept ID:
C0410060
Acquired Abnormality
Pediatric trigger thumb is caused by a mismatch between the flexor pollicis longus tendon and its sheath. Patients present with a hard, palpable nodule (Notta's node) at the base of the metacarpal and an inability to extend the thumb beyond 30 degrees, which can rarely be accompanied by triggering, snapping, or a digit locked in extension (summary by Wang et al., 2012).
Fanconi anemia complementation group G
MedGen UID:
854017
Concept ID:
C3469527
Disease or Syndrome
Fanconi anemia (FA) is characterized by physical abnormalities, bone marrow failure, and increased risk for malignancy. Physical abnormalities, present in approximately 75% of affected individuals, include one or more of the following: short stature, abnormal skin pigmentation, skeletal malformations of the upper and/or lower limbs, microcephaly, and ophthalmic and genitourinary tract anomalies. Progressive bone marrow failure with pancytopenia typically presents in the first decade, often initially with thrombocytopenia or leukopenia. The incidence of acute myeloid leukemia is 13% by age 50 years. Solid tumors – particularly of the head and neck, skin, and genitourinary tract – are more common in individuals with FA.
Lacrimoauriculodentodigital syndrome 2
MedGen UID:
1824059
Concept ID:
C5774286
Disease or Syndrome
Lacrimoauriculodentodigital syndrome-2 (LADD2) is a multiple congenital anomaly disorder mainly affecting lacrimal glands and ducts, salivary glands and ducts, ears, teeth, and distal limb segments (summary by Rohmann et al., 2006).

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Etiology

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Therapy

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Prognosis

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Clinical prediction guides

Wang A, Ding J, Wang L, Chu T, Wu Z, Gao W
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Recent systematic reviews

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