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Bullet-shaped middle phalanges of the hand

MedGen UID:
869758
Concept ID:
C4024187
Anatomical Abnormality
HPO: HP:0009845

Definition

Any of the middle phalanges with short and wide phalanx that tapers distally. Bullet-shaped phalanges lack the normal diaphyseal constriction. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Marshall-Smith syndrome
MedGen UID:
75551
Concept ID:
C0265211
Disease or Syndrome
The Marshall-Smith syndrome (MRSHSS) is a malformation syndrome characterized by accelerated skeletal maturation, relative failure to thrive, respiratory difficulties, mental retardation, and unusual facies, including prominent forehead, shallow orbits, blue sclerae, depressed nasal bridge, and micrognathia (Adam et al., 2005).

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