Triphalangeal thumb and split foot in the same family

Genet Couns. 1990;1(3-4):251-8.

Abstract

The authors report a family with triphalangeal thumb with nail hypoplasia: one of them has also split feet. They believe that the existence of such families must make very circumspect with regard to genetic counseling for a minor problem such as triphalangeal thumb.

MeSH terms

  • Chromosome Aberrations / genetics
  • Chromosome Aberrations / prevention & control
  • Chromosome Disorders
  • Female
  • Fingers / abnormalities*
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / genetics*
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / prevention & control
  • Genes, Dominant / genetics
  • Genetic Counseling*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / genetics*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Risk Factors