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Saethre–Chotzen syndrome (SCS), also known as acrocephalosyndactyly type III, is a rare congenital disorder associated with craniosynostosis (premature closure of one or more of the sutures between the bones of the skull). This affects the shape of the head and face, resulting in a cone-shaped head and an asymmetrical face.
Arachnodactyly. Arachnodactyly (" spider fingers ") is a medical condition that is characterized by fingers and toes that are abnormally long and slender, in comparison to the palm of the hand and arch of the foot. In some cases, the thumbs of an individual with the condition are pulled inwards towards the palm. This condition is present at birth.
Stockholm is an unincorporated community located in the southeastern part of Hardyston Township in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. [3] Its ZIP Code is 07460. Like many neighboring towns, Stockholm is home to a number of lakes including Deer Trail Lakes, Lake Stockholm, Lake Gerard, Beaver Lake, Lake Tamarack and Summit Lake.
Reynaud’s syndrome. This is a condition that affects blood circulation to the fingers and toes that may cause wrinkling in the area. According to Dr. Zeichner, it may also cause the fingertips ...
Frequency. 1 in 5,000–10,000 [4] Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a multi-systemic genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue. [6][7][1] Those with the condition tend to be tall and thin, with long arms, legs, fingers, and toes. [1] They also typically have exceptionally flexible joints and abnormally curved spines. [1]
June 7, 2024 at 8:44 PM. A 6-year-old girl died this week after succumbing to head trauma caused when the errant shaft of a badminton racquet struck her during a family vacation in Maine, police ...
Arthritis mutilans is a rare medical condition involving severe inflammation damaging the joints of the hands and feet, and resulting in deformation and problems with moving the affected areas; it can also affect the spine. [1] As an uncommon arthropathy, arthritis mutilans was originally described as affecting the hands, feet, fingers, and/or ...
Syndactyly. Partial simple syndactyly in the second and third toes. Specialty. Medical genetics. Syndactyly is a condition wherein two or more digits are fused together. It occurs normally in some mammals, [ 1 ] but is an unusual condition in humans. The term is from Ancient Greek σύν (syn) 'together' and δάκτυλος (daktulos) 'finger'.