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A congenital anomaly of the hand or foot, marked by the webbing between adjacent fingers or toes. Syndactylies are classified as complete or incomplete by the degree of joining. Syndactylies can also be simple or complex. Simple syndactyly indicates joining of only skin or soft tissue; complex syndactyly marks joining of bony elements. [OCOSH Code: C05.116.099.370.894.819_bd_dbd_do_so_sd]

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Acrocephalosyndactylia (5)
Craniostenosis characterized by acrocephaly and syndactyly, probably occurring as an autosomal dominant trait and usually as a new mutation. OCOSH Code C05.116.099.370.894.232.015_bd_dbd_do_so_cs_acs
OCOSH Code: C05.116.099.370.894.232.015_bd_dbd_do_so_cs_acs
Poland Syndrome (2)
A syndrome which is characterized by symbrachydactyly and aplasia of the sternal head of pectoralis major. OCOSH Code C05.116.099.370.894.819.756_bd_dbd_do_so_sd_ps
OCOSH Code: C05.116.099.370.894.819.756_bd_dbd_do_so_sd_ps
Syndactyly Patient Information (2)
Patient Information on the general topic of syndactyly OCOSH Code C05.116.099.370.894.819_bd_dbd_do_so_sd
OCOSH Code: C05.116.099.370.894.819_bd_dbd_do_so_sd

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Apert Syndrome

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distinctive malformations of the head and facial (craniofacial) region and defects of the hands and feet. In some instances, mental retardation. unusually broad thumbs and great toes, short fingers, and/or partial to complete fusion (syndactyly) of certain fingers and toes (digits). Most commonly, there is complete fusion of bones within...
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Greig Cephalopolysyndactyly Syndrome

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Craniofacial malformations, polysyndactyly. NORD Database.
Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome (GCPS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by physical abnormalities affecting the fingers and toes (digits) and the head and facial (craniofacial) area. Characteristic digital features may include extra (supernumerary) fingers and/or toes (polydactyly), webbing and/or fusion of the fingers and/or toes (syndactyly),...
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Orocraniodigital Syndrome

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Cleft lip and palate, hypoplasia and/or syndactyly. Mental retardation. Orocraniodigital syndrome is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by multiple malformations of the head and face (craniofacial area) and the fingers and toes (digits). Major characteristics may include a vertical groove in the upper lip (cleft lip) and/or the inside,...
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Pallister-Hall Syndrome

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Polysyndactyly, facial and brain abnormalities and imperforate anus. NORD Database
Pallister-Hall syndrome (PHS) is an extremely rare genetic disorder that may be apparent at birth (congenital). The symptoms and findings associated with the disorder may vary greatly in range and severity from case to case. However, in many individuals with Pallister-Hall...
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Syndactyly eMedicine Orthopedics

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Syndactyly is the most common congenital malformation of the limbs, with an incidence of 1 in 2000-3000 live births. Syndactyly can be classified as simple when it involves soft tissues only and classified as complex when it involves the bone or nail of adjacent fingers. It is a shared feature...
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