Brachydactyly type A3

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Short little finger.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Short middle phalanx of the 5th finger.

Case Discussion

Brachydactyly type A3 is an autosomal dominant feature, characterized by shortening of the middle phalanx of the little finger with radial deviation of distal phalanx. It can occur isolated or with other hand malformations. It is common in some races, like the Japanese. Our patient is Moroccan.

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