Brachydactyly

Case contributed by Luis Gerardo Duque F
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 17 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Shortening of the third, fourth and fifth metacarpals of both hands is evidenced. 

Case Discussion

Brachydactyly is defined as shortening of the fingers or toes, which can be caused by shortening of the phalanges or metacarpals / metatarsals. It can occur in isolation or associated with a syndrome.

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